Philanthropic Technology Transfer
Donate your ideas to support a cause you care about.
About our process
01
Tell us about your idea
Whether it’s a sketch on a napkin or a fully formed concept, we’re here to help turn your vision into real-world impact. This is your chance to spark innovation for a cause—no idea is too small to inspire change.
02
We patent and commercialize it
We assess the idea’s patentability and, if appropriate, file a patent application to protect it. From there, we work to license the rights to an industry partner or startup that can bring the innovation to market
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we donate the proceeds to charity
If successful, we donate the proceeds to your selected cause or charity.
For example, we currently support two ongoing campaigns—one benefiting war veterans and one supporting the well-being of dogs.
Our Causes
Invent4Vets.org
The Charitable Ideas model is leveraged specifically for the benefit of U.S. war veterans. Invent4Vets.org takes your idea, pursues patent royalties, and donates them to our preferred veterans charity.
You can donate directly to this cause here.
Patents4Pups.org
Patents4Pups is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of dogs, working in part through our local shelter.
By donating your invention idea, you can help create innovations that make a real difference in the lives of dogs in need—turning mental creativity into compassion. Donate directly here.