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The Spirit of Renaissance® Foundation has been established to integrate university, corporate, independent and student inventors into a single organization having one voice. In addition, the Foundation is working to strengthen the role of inventors as an important segment of Utah's economic development efforts. Corporations are invited to have at least one inventor participate as a member. Universities and colleges are likewise are encouraged to have research faculty members involved. Independent and student inventors will now have a "home base" of operations and will now have improved access to training, equipment, grant opportunities, etc. Together, we can build on Utah's well-known heritage of creativity and innovation.
The Foundation is endeavoring to advance this effort by (i) providing a more effective networking system between inventors and the business/government sector, (ii) giving inventors regular encouragement and education through monthly email communications and periodic seminars; and (iii) fostering greater community awareness of individuals demonstrating a creative spirit through recognition and awards under The Spirit of da Vinci® invention competition.
Specific Areas of Support
Utahinventor.org has been established to provide the organizational structure for the inventor community. This is part of a charitable entity, The Spirit of Renaissance® Foundation, formally approved by the IRS for a tax deduction benefit to donors. Utahinventor.org will be staffed by volunteer iinventor leaders and committees, and will provide:
- Email services with information to members;
- Periodic training meetings and resources;
- Publications to inventors and businesses:
- Networking opportunities, including links to other inventor organizations throughout the country.
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Spirit of Da Vinci Awards
This recognition program is a unique opportunity for Utah Inventors to compete for thousands of dollars in awards, as well for as public and commercial attention. Competition will focus on the creativity of the individual inventor as demonstrated by his or her specific invention. Because there is no requirement of commercial success, inventors may submit inventions without waiting for product development. Separate competitions will be conducted for (i) independent inventors and (ii)inventors in the corporate and academic communities.
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