by Kelly Rogge
Do you have a great idea for a new invention or business venture? Need help in making those ideas a reality? Register now for a new program taught by world-known inventor Stephen Key at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
InventYES helps to get entrepreneurs excited about getting their ideas through the licensing and patent process. Students participate in the program by asking questions, completing short assignments and working their way through the 10-step InventYES system. The program was developed by Stephen Key who has been mentoring up and coming entrepreneurs and inventors for almost 15 years.
The class begins on Oct. 29 with the course, “What is Licensing?” Subsequent courses will happen every two weeks focusing on subjects such as Inventing the Marketplace and prototyping ideas, among many others.
“This is an opportunity to pursue those ideas and inventions while walking through the process with an expert,” said Alicia Hooks, director of entrepreneurship at KCKCC. “The staff here at the Innovation Center will support and assist class attendees.”
InventYES is a webinar series that the KCKCC Innovation Center will host. Those who are interested can complete the registration process by visiting the KCKCC Innovation Center, Rm 3619B or by calling 913-288-7572. Participants will need to complete a few simple questions, and then choose a username for the course.
“The purpose of the program is to assist community members with pursuing their ideas and dreams including inventing or improving upon products and taking them to market utilizing the knowledge, skills, experience and abilities of someone who has successfully done this and helped others for over 14 years,” Hooks said. “Additionally, participants also receive the assistance of staff at the college in the Innovation Center (Room 3619B).”
For more information about the InventYES program, visit the Innovation Center or send an email to [email protected]. Information is also available by calling 913-288-7572.
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.