New England Invents

Strategic Storytelling: Building Your Brand through Effective Marketing
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Join us as we host Todd Domke, Strategist and Storyteller. Todd tells the stories of companies and nonprofits through PR, marketing, fundraising, and pitch presentations. He crafts cost-effective strategies and persuasive content. He draws from deep experience in nearly every field of communications — as a former journalist, speechwriter, advertising producer, campaign director, political analyst, business strategist, author, and public relations consultant.
This session is a unique opportunity for inventors to delve into the art of storytelling as a powerful tool for brand building and market success. Hear Todd discuss how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and will elevate your brand’s visibility.
Whether you’re a seasoned inventor or just starting, this event promises to teach everyone something about how to establish a powerful brand presence.
Register now to secure your spot at this dynamic event and learn how your invention’s story can become its greatest asset.
Register now to secure your spot at this dynamic event and learn how your invention’s story can become its greatest asset.

Inventive Learning with Lemelson-MIT's Stephanie Couch
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Join us for this in-person panel discussion on the role inventive learning plays in developing critical thinkers, creators, and inventors.
We are excited to have Stephanie Couch, Executive Director of the Lemelson-MIT Program, as our keynote speaker. Stephanie is a leader in innovative education, focusing on how we can improve teaching and learning around invention. She has led numerous educational initiatives aimed at empowering both students and educators to embrace inventive thinking. The Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) is a national leader in advancing invention education. LMIT has helped thousands of students and educators learn to invent and has recognized hundreds of collegiate and mid-career inventors for over 25 years.
Whether you’re a seasoned inventor or just taking your first steps, this panel offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain practical insights, and fuel your inventive spirit. Register now to secure your spot, and be part of an event that can redefine your approach to inventive learning.

Massachusetts Invention Convention
2024-03-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748
The Massachusetts Invention Convention (MIC) is part of a global K-12 program aimed at fostering problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity skills. On March 16th, MIC will hold its state finals, inviting over 75 students from grades K-12 who have engaged in this year-long initiative to showcase their inventions to a panel of judges and their peers.
New England Invents will be actively involved in this event, contributing both to the judging panel and to an educational panel designed to assist parents and students with inquiries about advancing their inventions towards market readiness.

Members of NEI are invited to attend this exclusive event. Please contact Lexa Gandolfo for details.

Manufacturing Innovations: Future-Ready Strategies to Go to Market
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Join us for this virtual educational fireside chat with NEI’s manufacturing partner, MNR Technology. A pioneer in Human Machine Interface (HMI) and interactive systems, MNR Manufacturing brings over 30 years of industry expertise.
This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the latest trends in product design, development, and manufacturing technologies. MNR’s approach to integrating advanced technology into user-friendly interfaces has set them apart in the field. Register today for this exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and envision the future of your inventions.

Military Pitch Event
2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Our Military Pitch Event is a unique opportunity for active military personnel, retired veterans, and the families of military servicemen and women to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. We will invite six NEI members with military affiliations to pitch their products.
Who is Eligible to Pitch?
NEI Members who are:

Active military
Retired military
Military family members including spouses, widows and widowers, as well as children of active, retired and separated veterans

Why Attend?

1. Pitch Your Ideas: Share your innovative product ideas with our panel of experienced judges who have a keen eye for market potential and viability. Or, if you’re not pitching but part of the audience, you can gain valuable insight by watching others pitch their products live.
2. Expert Feedback: Receive valuable feedback and insights from industry experts to refine your concept and increase its chances of success.
3. Networking Opportunities: Whether you’re pitching your product or part of the audience viewing the product pitches, this event will offer a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, mentors, and potential collaborators within the NEI community.
Agenda:
Networking and light refreshments: 5:30-6:30pm
Product Pitches: 6:30-8:00pm
Are you interested in attending the event?
Please register to secure your spot here: https://NEIpitch.eventbrite.com

Are you interested in pitching at the event?
Please continue reading and submit your product below.
How to Participate in the Pitch:
1. Register: Register below to be considered for the pitch. Registration is free for military-affiliated individuals. If you would like to have an NDA in place before you submit your product, please download our NDA, fill it out, and email it back to lexa@neinvents.org.
2. Prepare Your Pitch: Develop a pitch presentation that highlights your product idea and its market potential. Pitches must not exceed 5 minutes in length. Panelist feedback will be limited to 10 minutes or less.
3. Present: On the day of the event, present your pitch to the panel of experts and our audience. Pitch can include video, slides, and/or demonstration of the product itself (retail ready product or prototype).
◆◆MODERATOR◆◆
Peter Cifichiello An M&A and Emerging Growth Lawyer at Morse, Peter Cifichiello, guides clients on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital investments, and equity/convertible note financings for startups. Prior to law school, Peter served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Denver (LPD-9), deploying twice.
◆◆ PANELISTS ◆◆
Eric Solem
Eric Solem is a Managing Principal and President of the Boston office of Lee & Associates. A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, Eric was an instructor pilot in the Air Force before entering graduate school and entering the business world.
Rob Arndt
BufferSprings Founder and CEO, Rob Arndt is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces Recruitment & Retention. BufferSprings is proud to be a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Elizabeth Dougherty
As Eastern Regional Outreach Director for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Elizabeth Dougherty carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO.

Authors & Innovators
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
The Authors & Innovators Business Ideas Festival hosted by Gennari Aronson, and sponsored by New England Invents, is jam-packed with insights, idea exchange, and thoughtful, intelligent conversation with business book authors, innovators, and top business minds.
Thursday’s Featured Conversation: Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business
Today’s emerging leaders face unprecedented challenges. They need to work harder, smarter, and know what matters. That means tracking the latest developments in tech, retaining and attracting the right team, considering the broader community, and understanding that the only constant is change. Join us as we explore how leaders can navigate these challenges with determination, humility, and humor.

Saul Austerlitz: Adjunct professor of writing and comedy history at New York University
Clayton Fletcher: Popular stand-up comedian who performs all over the world.
Kashmir Hill: Features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy
Ron Shaich: Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain and current Chairman and Lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99.

Doors open @4:30. Event starts @6:00.

Jules Pieri and the Role of Innovation in Product Development
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Join us for an exclusive in-person event featuring renowned innovator, entrepreneur, and investor Jules Pieri!
Co-founder & Former CEO of The Grommet 🔹 Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs (2013) 🔹 Goldman Sachs’s 100 Most Interesting Entrepreneurs (2014) 🔹 Entrepreneur in Residence Emeritus at Harvard Business School 🔹 Member at G20 Ventures 🔹 Investing Partner at XFactor Ventures
From her roots as an industrial designer to her executive roles at iconic brands like Keds, Stride Rite, and Playskool, Jules’s journey is a true testament to innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us on September 28th for a conversation filled with invaluable insights and visionary strategies that have shaped the business landscape.
AGENDA:
6-7:00 PM Networking & light refreshments
7- 8:00PM Keynote speaker
USE THIS ADDRESS FOR YOUR GPS!
Garage Parking: 86 Merrimack St Haverhill, MA

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT:

This event is presented in collaboration with the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill.

Manufacturing Mash-Up
2023-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
We are excited to see you tomorrow at Polar Park in Worcester for the 3rd annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up! We are expecting nice weather and a terrific turnout.
Included are some logistics information for you, so that you can make the most of the event. If you have additional questions, send them to manufacturing@masstech.org.
Visit our Exhibitors
Please be sure to visit our many exhibitors across the concourse. The Mash-Up is designed to provide attendees the opportunity to connect with resources to help with hiring and training needs, to leverage the manufacturing ecosystem and to find solutions that support your business, and to learn about the latest manufacturing innovations coming out of the Commonwealth.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and hope you enjoy the day! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
See you at the Mash-Up!

Patent Basics
2023-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
A free, virtual session as we explore different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. In this session, experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will show you the difference between provisional patent applications and nonprovisional patent applications and how to use them.

Attendees will also learn about:

The process of patent prosecution

The role of patent examiners at the USPTO

What to expect when working with the USPTO

Resources available through the USPTO to protect your IP

How to Increase Your Chances of Licensing Your Product
2023-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | MA
Sit down with us as we speak with Michael Miller. Michael is the Former Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation where he led the Product Partnership Program for three companies within NCH corporation: Hero Pet Brands, Plumbing Products Group, and LSP company. Brands include Danco, Danco Next, Go Bidet, Disposal Genie, RediTape, MJSI, Rapid Fit, Pull stop Box, and Aqua- Flo. NCH products are carried at Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Lowes, Amazon, True Value, Menards, Petco, Pet Smart, KB Homes, ACE, Bed Bath and Beyond, QVC, and more.
Michael currently works as an independent consultant developing open innovation programs for several large consumer products companies. He is also an inventor himself, having licensed multiple products.
