Portland State University, in partnership with the University of Portland Entrepreneurship Center, is proud to host this upcoming innovation education experience focusing on the basics of technology entrepreneurship.

The workshop is intended primarily for college and university students, but is also open to anyone who wants to know more about what it takes to commercialize a technology or new product idea. Presentations will focus on new venture planning, prototyping, marketing, intellectual property, open source development, funding, and related topics. Guest speakers are experts drawn from the region, who will share personal successes and lessons learned.

Invention to Venture workshops are held in cooperation with the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA).

Cost: $25 Students, Faculty Members, & Staff, $50 Business Community & Other. Students from sponsoring schools may receive free registration.

Participant guide, Friday night reception, Saturday lunch and continental breakfast are all included in the fee.

To register, visit the Invention to Venture Portland 2011 Registration page.

Date: Saturday, February 12 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97201 Students, Faculty Members, & Staff Registration: $25.00
Non-member Registration: $50.00