Invention and Innovation

Derwent Innovations Index
An international overview of inventions in chemical, electronic and electrical, and mechanical engineering. Over ten million basic inventions from over 40 authorities. Subscription required.
http://scientific.thomson.com/products/dii/

InventorSpot.com
Team of writers who weblog daily on the innovative, ingenious and entertaining new ideas and inventions.
http://inventorspot.com

Lemelson-MIT Program
Celebrating inventors who have turned their ideas into accomplishments.
http://web.mit.edu/invent/

Mahi Consultant - The Art of Invention
Tips for protecting and marketing an invention.
http://knol.google.com/k/bouarfa-mahi/the-art-of-invention-marketing/12i2xt7pwdy5k/4

Mandy Haberman
The story of the inventor of the Anywayup Cup and her fight against companies that stole her idea.
http://www.mandyhaberman.com/

National Inventor Fraud Center, Inc.
Information regarding invention marketing companies, from Neustel Law Offices, LTD.
http://www.inventorfraud.com/

Old Technology
Information for collectors and restorers of late 19th and early 20th century technology.
http://www.oldtechnology.com

Real Innovation
Practical innovation resources, innovation articles, tools, advice and innovation case studies for systematic innovation.
http://www.RealInnovation.com

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Grant program for small business concerns to engage in Research/Research and Development that has the potential for commercialization.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr_programs.htm

Stock Exchange of Technologies
Online marketplace for purchasing or selling technologies and patents.
http://en.timeinventor.com

How IT Staff Can Drive Innovation
IT staff are well positioned to kick-start and drive innovation across an organisation, according to Royal Mail chief information officer David Burden, who believes there are two elements to consider when organising for innovation in a business: corporate culture and the role of IT. <small>(November 14, 2005)</small>
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2005/11/14/212933/how-it-staff-can-drive-business-innovation.htm

A country that innovates
Discussing inventions and innovations in Finland. <small>(April 1, 2004)</small>
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/innovat.html