Upcoming Events

We have several events and workshops this summer to help connect entrepreneurs and inventors with knowledge, resources, and investors. All of these events are open to competition entrants and to the public, though some events require advance registration. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Cincinnati Innovates Awards Ceremony

  • When: Thursday August 25th, 4:30-6:30pm
  • Where: Northern Kentucky University
  • What: Awards for the 2011 Cincinnati Innovates Competition will be announced and awarded with networking with investors and a celebration following the announcements.
  • Register:Tickets are $35 http://cincinnatiinnnovates2011.eventbrite.com/
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Cincinnati Innovates Kick-off at the Cincinnati USA Innovation Awards

  • When: Thursday, April 14th at 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Where: The Duke Energy Center
  • Who: Corporate innovation leaders, academic leaders, community leaders, creatives, techies, inventors, and entrepreneurs
  • What: Corporate innovation leaders will be honored and Cincinnati Innovates 2011 will kick-off.
  • Register: $75 - register at: http://www2.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/event/43601
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Taft Intellectual Property & Patents 101

  • When: Wednesday, June 15th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
  • Where: The Taft Center on Fountain Square (Second floor of the US Bank/Westin atrium on Fountain Square. Parking is available in the Westin garage downstairs or across the street at the Fountain Square garage.)
  • Who: Some of the top intellectual property attorneys in the city will answer all your burning questions about patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
  • What: A one-hour workshop that covers everything you need to know about protecting your intellectual property with patents, trademarks, and copyrights: how much it costs, how long it takes, what should be protected, and when.
  • Register: This event is free, but an RSVP is requested - register at: http://2011taftpatents101.eventbrite.com/
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How to Finance a Startup

  • When: Wednesday, June 29th, 2010, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Where: Xavier University
  • What: Did you know that Google was initially financed with credit cards? Or that P&G was a started on a loan from a father-in-law? Join us for a two-hour intensive workshop on How to Finance a Startup! By the end of the workshop, you will understand the fundamentals of startup finance, have an idea of how much capital you need, and a plan for how you're going to get it. You will learn tricks that will save you thousands in startup costs - and prevent you from making serious mistakes in financing your company.
  • Register: $100 early bird. Space is limited. Make reservations online now. http://startupfinance.eventbrite.com/
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Planet Eureka! Inventor Workshop

  • When: July 9th, 2011, 9:00am-2:00pm
  • Where: Eureka Ranch
  • What: A highly interactive workshop facilitated by Eureka! Ranch International where fellow inventors will help you articulate your invention in language that excites business buyers! The workshop prepares you to submit your invention to the Planet Eureka! International Innovation Network with a complementary $2000 market research report!
  • Learn More: Make reservations online now at http://eureka2011.eventbrite.com/.
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InOneWeekend: 100 People, 3 days, 1 Startup

  • When: TBD
  • Where: Tangeman University Center at UC
  • What: 100 people create a startup in one weekend. Friday brainstorm, Saturday build, Sunday launch! Put your name on the waitlist now!
  • Register: Get more info at http://www.inoneweekend.org