Since 1990, the UIA is the national 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to inventor education and support. Our Mission is to provide reliable information to inventors, as well as Certification to groups and inventor-friendly firms who agree to comply with rigorous professional and ethical standards.

UIA-Certified Sponsors

Inventor-Friendly Manufacturers
You make great new products. You embrace open-innovation and accept inventor submissions -- but offer no development services. UIA can help you succeed.

Get Better Submissions
Reach 10,000+ serious inventors and entrepreneurs, including 60+ local group leaders in the US.
Signal Trust
Inventors can be paranoid. Showcase your credentials with the UIA-Certified logo.
Keep Good Company
Associate with other reputable manufacturers.
Save Time
UIA's educational materials enlighten inventors, and results in better quality submissions.
Get Published
Contribute to our newsletter. Post your events in our national calendar.
Stay Informed
Get weekly updates on major industry events and opportunities.
Have a Say
Vote and participate in UIA governance.

UIA Membership dues are tax-deductible to 501(c)3 non-profit UIA.

	Inventor-Friendly Manufacturer Join Now! $750 / year
"UIA-Certified" logo on your website	Yes
Post Your Events In UIA National Calendar	Yes
Your Branded Brochure at UIA Trade Show Booths	Yes
UIA-Directory Listing description, address, phone, web, e-mail inlcude your corporate logo	Yes Yes
Newsletter Receive regular industry updates National "Welcome" 100 words + URL link + your corporate logo	Yes Yes
Resource Center Access and refer inventors to practical, educational articles & videos	Yes
Inventor-Friendly Companies See national directory to find UIA-Certified Pros	Yes
UIA Board Elections Nominate & vote	Yes
What Every Inventor Needs to Know	All 10 Episodes
1. Avoiding scams, traps & raw deals	Yes
2. Patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret	Yes
3. How can I finance my invention?	Yes
4. Could it sell? Doing market research.	Yes
5. Finding (and pitching) a licensing deal	Yes
6. Prototyping & industrial design	Yes
7. Manufacturing, sourcing & packaging	Yes
8. Pricing: supply & demand, cost & revenue	Yes
9. Ready for Retail: web, catalog, TV & stores	Yes
10. Affordable promotion + PR = sales	Yes

What Professional Members are saying:

"Our Professional Membership at the UIA has really paid off. We get national visibility and a high number of direct inquiries from sophisticated inventors."
"We had a prospective client call us two days after we became a Professional Member. Additionally, we have had several inquiries from UIA members on our upcoming seminar."
"The UIA is a great resource for our company. We refer inventor’s there directly through our website as a valuable source of information. Whenever we need to announce a contest or Idea Hunt, we make sure to do it with the UIA. They have always been a great source of high-quality inventors for us!"

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