Schedule

SDIF 2014 – 2015

Aug. 8 "Show Time" - Summer Invention Contest - #1st prize $1000
Sept. 12 "DIY" 101 - an individual entrepreneurs story
Oct. 9 “IP 101” - how, when & why patents, trademarks & copyrights
Nov. 13 "Harnessing Creativity" - what is it worth
Dec. 11 “Licensing 101" - how it's done
Jan. 8 "Manufacturing 101” - how to get it made
Feb. 12 "Marketing 101" - video and internet marketing for inventors
Mar. 12 "Networking & Funding 101” - finding funding in SD
Apr. 9 “17 mistakes inventors make” - avoid these and stand a better chance
May 14 "Presentations 101" - Planning and presenting presentations
June 11 “Inventing Jobs” - help SD, live your life, leave a legacy
July 9 “Innovation & Entrepreneurship 101”- entice your creative mind

Aug. 15 "Show Time" - Summer Invention Contest - #1st prize $1000

  • Each month we ask inventors that are on the road or have reached the point of sales to share their stories.
  • Each month we will have speakers whose professions are of interest to inventors.
  • Every month you will have an opportunity to introduce yourself, your ideas and ask for whatever type of help you are looking for.

SDIF - Motivating, educating and networking local inventors to become successful entrepreneurs !!!