Education and Resources

We are proud to offer one of the largest collections of free inventor resources that exist on the market today. Check out our Inventor Resources area with hundreds of free and helpful podcasts, videos, seminars, webinars, documents, and articles about inventing and product commercialization processes covering developing, protecting, funding, prototyping, and commercializing any innovative idea.

Industry Networking

We understand the importance of networking and are proud to offer the largest collection of educational seminars with some of the industry’s top leaders in innovation. Through our independent inventors association along with our exclusive ambassador program, members get direct contact with industry professionals all of whom are ready and willing to lend a hand in helping inventors toward product success. 

Industry Events

Tradeshows and industry-specific events offer real-world firsthand education critical to moving innovative products toward success. We are proud to work with numerous major industry trade show organizers to create exclusive inventor exhibitor areas to get exposure for your product.

Connect with Other Inventors

UIA members can meet and network with other local innovators through our network of independent inventor associations located all across the U.S.  Find you local inventor association.

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Are you an inventor, innovator, maker, patent holder, or simply have a unique idea and don’t know where to turn? The United Inventors Association is paving the way to an innovative future by providing the nations’ finest tools to aid and support every inventor at every stage throughout the inventing process.  

Membership is completely free. Sign up today and get started on your journey to innovation success.  

UIA Success Stories

UIA helps independent inventors succeed.  Check out these success stories below. How can the UIA help you with your product?

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A Message from the UIA President

About the UIA

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

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Have You Joined Your Local Inventor Association?

There are over 65 local inventor associations all across America.  These organizations are an outstanding way to connect with other inventors to share experiences, collective wisdom and know-how.  Find your nearest inventor association below, along with patent Pro Bono hubs and local SCORE offices.

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The United Inventors Association of America is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization. Contributions to the UIA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The UIA’s federal tax identification number is 43-1582960.