Join us for the next session in the virtual series "Successful Inventing 2026" on Wednesday, July 8, from 4–5:30 p.m. PT / 7–8:30 p.m. ET.
We’ll focus on strategizing your early-stage funding and creating an informal plan, and discuss the following topics:
- Founders, family, and friends: Learn how to approach your personal network for seed funding and the importance of documentation.
- State and federal agencies: Discover grants, loans, and support programs available through government resources, including the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state innovation offices.
- Equity loans/investment companies: Consider the pros and cons of trading ownership stakes in your company for immediate cash.
- Private investors: Understand how angel investors work, including what investors expect from inventors seeking funding.
About the Successful Inventing 2026 series
This series is co-hosted by the USPTO Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC). The series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest and most critical stages of the invention process. During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics such as intellectual property, prototypes, licensing, funding, and more.
This initiative is educational and informational. The USPTO does not provide legal advice, endorse private entities, or guarantee outcomes. References to events or third parties do not imply endorsement.
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.