Independent Inventors:
Start Your Journey Here
New England Invents is a dynamic 501(c)(3) non-profit that educates, promotes, and supports independent inventors.
What We Offer
Speaker Series
Online and in-person seminars where inventors learn from industry experts and also get the opportunity to meet with other inventors.
Product Pitch
Opportunity for inventors to present their products to a panel of experts. Inventors will receive constructive feedback and input on how to improve their pitch.
1 on 1 Consulting
In-person or virtual consulting with an expert at any time during an inventor’s commercialization journey.
Member Spotlight
Lexa Gandolfo Receives Patent for Cargo Caddie ™
Our very own Executive Director and NEI member, Lexa Gandolfo, was awarded a utility patent for her invention, Cargo Caddie. Cargo Caddie ™ is a stowable trunk shelf for SUVs and CUVs and nearly doubles usable cargo space.
In May 2023, Gandolfo licensed her intellectual property to a global leader in the automotive, RV, towing, and boating industry. Look for it on the store shelves later this Summer!
Why become a member?
Affordable
NEI memberships are only $40/year.
Community
NEI members are part of a supportive and collaborative community of like-minded individuals who provide a safe and nurturing environment to grow your ideas.
Flexible Learning Options
NEI offers flexible education through seminars, one-on-one consulting, and an upcoming online certification course, catering to independent inventors of all backgrounds.
Mentorship
NEI membership offers valuable mentorship from successful inventors, providing honest guidance throughout your product's journey.
What Our Members Say
My company ROVENTEUR, a Veteran Owned small business, has been a member of New England Invents for a number of years. We find that the member zoom calls are very informative. Guest speakers are subject matter experts ranging from Licensing, Patents, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc. Something for everyone. Recently NEI hosted a great event showcasing Veteran made inventions. There was an impressive panel of judges, who offered their guidance. It was a fantastic well-run evening and a great opportunity to meet other inventors, share ideas and network.
PARTNER WITH NEW ENGLAND INVENTS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT INVENTORS
Organizations and Corporations can partner with us to make innovation inclusive for independent inventors of all backgrounds working to turn product ideas into reality.
Our Partners
What Are We Working On?
Educational Certification Course
NEI is developing a 12-part course covering each step of the product commercialization lifecycle. Some of the topics include intellectual property protection, product pitch, funding, prototyping, marketing and PR, licensing, manufacturing, and retails sales.
The certification course is designed to offer an immersive learning experience for students by incorporating video interviews with various subject matter experts as well as real-life tasks that simulate practical scenarios such as obtaining a business loan.
This course will launch September 2024.
Educational Certification Course
NEI is developing a 12-part course covering each step of the product commercialization lifecycle. Some of the topics include intellectual property protection, product pitch, funding, prototyping, marketing and PR, licensing, manufacturing, and retails sales.
The certification course is designed to offer an immersive learning experience for students by incorporating video interviews with various subject matter experts as well as real-life tasks that simulate practical scenarios such as obtaining a business loan.
This course will launch September 2024.
Product Workshop Course
NEI is developing a two-day workshop where participants will work in teams to solve everyday problems with a new consumer product concept.
By the end of the workshop, participants not only will have learned about the process of product ideation, but also product manufacturability and marketability.
The product workshop will launch Summer 2024.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Check out Past Events
Strategic Storytelling: Building Your Brand through Effective Marketing
Guest speaker Todd Domke speaks to us about the importance of storytelling for inventors and innovators. Todd discusses how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and elevate your brand's visibility. As a former journalist, speechwriter, advertising producer, campaign director, political analyst, business strategist, author, and public relations consultant Todd draws from his deep experience in nearly every field of communications. Learn how your invention's story can become its greatest asset.
September 28, 2023 Jules Pieri and the Role of Innovation in Product Development
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.
August 14, 2023 How to Increase Your Chances of Licensing Your Product
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.