Formed in 2000, ideas21 is an innovation network and
specialises in the successful exploitation of ideas and intellectual
property. Supported by government and industry, ideas21 provides regular
networking events and other IP related activities including seminars,
workshops, and open meetings on topics of current interest, ideas21 is
a partner with the British Library Business & IP Centre and Own-it and
supported by the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Manufacturing Advisory
Service.Seminar speakers cover the
following core topics:
ideas21 also provides regular clinics where
inventors can benefit from free half hour one to one advice sessions
with experts in the following areas: Intellectual Property, Licensing,
Design & Prototyping, Manufacturing Your Invention, Steps to Success and
Grants to Support New Product Development. Appointments are held during
the day at the British Library Business and IP Centre.
Membership is open to any individual either
employed in or with a keen interest in the Invention and Innovation
sector.
ideas21 is setting up an Innovation Calendar
intended to list forthcoming events, seminars, workshops, exhibitons, clinics, meetings,
training programmes, competitions and awards relating to invention,
innovation and intellectual property. Organisations are invited to
submit details of their events for free.