Welcome to Invention to Venture: Maine 2010!

Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: Black Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites, Orono Maine

Got a great idea for an invention? Not sure how to move your innovation or invention forward? Want to be more innovative in your business? Want to meet cool inventors and get inspired? Want the opportunity to PITCH your business idea or invention to win a cash prize?  Then join us for an exciting one-day conference featuring both basic and advanced workshops focused on technology entrepreneurship, invention and innovation!   

This one-day event will feature:

• Keynote address from David Kappos, Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office - Washington D.C.
• Presentations about venture capital, marketing, intellectual property, business plans, and related topics. 
• Luncheon panel of inventors sharing their real life experiences and invention journey
• Opportunity to meet with the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Maine Patent Program to learn about the patent process
• Pitch competition featuring an expert panel of judges and cash prize for the best pitch
• Resource area featuring exhibits and information from organizations that provide support services to inventors and innovators 
  

Space is limited!  REGISTER TODAY!

Cost: $10 Students, $25 Faculty Members & Staff, $40 Fusion: Bangor Members and $50 Business Community & Other.

Participant guide, lunch and a continental breakfast are all included in the fee.

Check out our recent press! 

It's all in the pitch: Competitors vie for prize, progress
Bangor Daily News, November 2010


U.S. Patent official says Maine one of most innovative places in nation
Bangor Daily News, November 2010

Workshops in invention and entrepreneurship

The Maine Edge, Nov. 2010

Budding inventors pitch ideas to expert panel

The Maine Campus, Nov. 2010