Community: Lean Invention?pat.pend. Workshop presented by Fruition Technology Labs, Housto

[GOT AN IDEA? Take the first and often overlooked step to making your idea a reality BEFORE you develop your product or build your startup. Register today for Houston?s first Lean Invention Workshop presented by Fruition Technology Labs, Houston Technology Center and Invent-It-2day?. Learn a revolutionary way to bring your idea to fruition through the Lean Invention Method. The workshop includes, but is not limited to: ? Learning the steps of Lean Inventing? ? Collaborating and taking your idea to the next level ? Learning about provisional patent applications, trademarks and social media IP ? Product development and branding ? Preparing for a crowdfunding campaign We will be taking a lunch break where you can further discuss your projects and eat with fellow attendees or collaborators. Save $25 with early bird registration now through Jan. 25 after which prices will increase to $124 until Jan. 31. Space is limited, so be sure to register today at http://bit.ly/LeanInvention. Agenda 8:00 Registration 8:30 Introduction: Lean Invention Methodology 9:45 The Ins and Outs of Law and Technology for Inventors 11:00 Break 11:15 Guest Speaker ? Experience of an inventor and/or crowdfunding 12:00 Working Lunch ? Collaboration/Group Project/Group Project Pitches 1:00 Collaboration Methods: Online Tools, Apps, and Revenue Sharing 1:45 Product Identity: Branding 2:30 Product Development: Prototypes, Manufacturing Feasibility, and Idea Validation 3:30 Break 3:45 Crowdfunding Overview 4:15 School of Invention Platform Demo 4:30 Inventor Pitches 5:15 Connect with Collaborators/Happy Hour About Fruition Technology Labs Founded in 2012 in the heart of Houston?s booming startup scene, Fruition Technology Labs facilitates and nurtures the growth and advancement of Humanity-Focused Innovations ? a special group of startups that aim to meet major needs in the community through the development of new technologies. Their team of mentors and collaborators work closely with inventors at any stage of their businesses through their 5 Simple Steps to the Fruition Process?. About Invent-It-2day? Invent-It-2day is a series of seminars that aim to show inventors how to take their idea and launch it into the marketplace, all within the span of one weekend. At Invent-It-2day, inventors and collaborators with varied background and expertise will learn the Lean Invention method to help reduce the overall costs, time, and risk of bringing an idea to fruition. About Houston Technology Center Houston Technology Center is the hub of Houston?s early stage technology startups that is driving high tech job growth and diversifying the Houston Economy by helping startups compete successfully in their markets. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, HTC assists Houston-based entrepreneurs within several key sectors: energy, information technology, life sciences, nanotechnology and NASA/aerospace. We have already helped create thousands of jobs and over $600 million a year of annual economic activity and are on the cusp of major growth for ourselves and for the community we serve.