The Missing Link in Startup Success: Why Invention Must Lead the Innovation Agenda
In the realm of startups, we frequently idealize the grind, the pitch presentations, and the market momentum. However, underlying every prosperous enterprise resides a factor that is sometimes overlooked yet far more essential: innovation. Invention, rather than mere innovation, delivers the essential breakthrough, the non-obvious insight, or the innovative process that converts a simple idea […]
IFIA Signs Agreement for Startups Acceleration Program
The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) has undertaken another innovative initiative under the leadership of President Alireza Rastegar, aiming to enhance the organization’s connection with modernity. This initiative involves the signing of an accreditation contract with the Brazilian startup “Startups Global Link,” led by manager and co-founder Mr. Rodrigo Grossi. The purpose is to execute the “IFIA-ABIPIR […]
The USAID Became a Partner of IFIA
In a groundbreaking partnership, the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have come together with a shared mission: to catalyze innovation and support innovators worldwide, with the ultimate goal of creating a brighter and more prosperous world.This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the world of innovation, where two influential […]
Ifia Startup Program will rely on Artificial Intelligence
The Latin American Office of IFIA-ABIPIR, São Paulo section, led by Mr. Marcelo Vivacqua as Director and Mr. Danilo Monteiro as Head, is delighted to announce groundbreaking developments in the “IFIA-ABIPIR Global Startup Connections Program.” This initiative will soon integrate cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence resources. With the addition of Mr. Marcos Tito, an Artificial Intelligence specialist, as the Program Advisor, […]
Competition of Canada
Come join the action! Startup’s, student led innovation teams and all inventors are welcome to take part in the inaugural Canada’s International Innovation Showcase on Sunday, March 17th. Leading developments in tech and innovation in the areas of clean tech, AI, VR, AR, medical devices and city building. Doors will open at 11 am for […]
Art of Creativity
Art of Creativity is one of the most successful projects launched in 2017 at FICI designed by Babak Khodaparast. Having no idea and want to be an inventor? or you already have an idea and wondering how to transfer your idea into an invention or even startup? if your answer is “YES” to these questions […]
Green Inventions
WIPO GREEN In a serious attempt to address the climate change and facilitate the commercialization of inventions, IFIA, representing 135 associations, universities, research centers and companies into WIPO GREEN database. IFIA partnership in WIPO GREEN, an online marketplace aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of green technologies, provides an outstanding opportunity for the members […]
I & I Competition
I & I competition will be the first innovation competition running by FICI and IEEE with the cooperation of MaRs in Ontario, Canada between university students. Our goal is to find Canadian talents and unique innovations in five fields of: 1- Clean and Green Technologies 2- Robotic and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 3- Aerospace, Transportation, and Infrastructure […]
WIPO ADR
LR&D and Technology Transfer Disputes Pursuant to the close collaboration existing between International Federation of Inventors’ Associations and World Intellectual Property Organization, IFIA encourages the members to settle disputes arising from collaborations established with other parties by referring to WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center offering alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options to court litigation. International and domestic research […]
Startup Launcher
Startup Launcher is a program to help individual inventors, students and startup owners who already have an Alpha prototype or market ready product to pre-sell their inventions through the FICI GRANT PROGRAM for Kickstarter campaign. Requirements : Target market of the Product/Invention should be wide in a way that includes most of families and solve […]