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Barry Brager 12/24/21 Barry Brager 12/24/21

The Conrad Challenge is a virtual, student-driven, project-based competition that creates the next generation of entrepreneurs

The Conrad Challenge is a purpose-driven innovation competition that is creating the next generation of entrepreneurs who will change the world… And guess what? That’s you!

If you are a student between the ages of 13-18, you can become an entrepreneur and make new friends by applying science, technology and innovation to solve problems with global impact. With the support of industry experts and featuring step by step guidance, the Conrad Challenge expands your collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication skills. The result: sharpening skills needed to thrive in college and in the 21st century workforce.

Barry Brager 2/15/21 Barry Brager 2/15/21

NCEAI to Expand American Innovation

An Empowering IP Mission

The National Council for Expanding American Innovation (NCEAI) is charged with strategizing new ways to expand American innovation by tapping into the strength of our nation’s diversity and increasing the opportunities for all Americans to participate in innovation.

The NCEAI’s mission is to help the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) develop a comprehensive national strategy to increase participation in our innovation ecosystem by encouraging, empowering, and supporting all future innovators. That includes increasing the involvement of women and other underrepresented groups.

Barry Brager 2/12/21 Barry Brager 2/12/21

Interactive Map of US Inventor Associations

Creators get local support, helping hands & wisdom

The United Inventors Association (UIA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources and opportunities to the independent inventing community, while encouraging honest and ethical business practices among industry service providers.

The UIA has assembled an interactive map of every inventor’s association, in every US state. This supports its mission of empowering inventors through education, access and advocacy.

Barry Brager 2/10/21 Barry Brager 2/10/21

IP Podcasts Create Understanding

Understanding IP Matters

‘Understanding IP Matters’ is an occasional podcast that looks at the impact of inventions and other intellectual property on people and business.

‘Understanding IP Matters’ is brought to you by the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding, an independent non-profit. CIPU provides outreach within an educational framework to improve IP literacy, promote freedom of ideas and deter theft.

The podcast is now available to stream.