Our goal is simple: to help innovators and entrepreneurs succeed. That can mean many different things and each innovator’s journey will look different, but your success is our goal.

Then we still want to hear it. Often, bad ideas lead to better ideas. And maybe we can connect you to other people who have similar ideas, which will further spawn new and improved ideas and innovations. Remember, Thomas Edison didn’t get it right on the first try. He made over a thousand prototypes before he invented the lightbulb. You can submit your idea in the Challenges tab.

Innovators are those with ideas that solve problems or create knowledge that lead to solutions. Entrepreneurs who aspire to start and grow new businesses and/or those who turn research into products that can reach the market. These may or may not be the same people as innovators. People and institutions with knowledge and resources to help entrepreneurs. Individuals and institutions that champion and convene entrepreneurs and the ecosystem. Onramps (or access points) to the ecosystem so that anyone and everyone can participate. Intersections that facilitate the interaction of people, ideas and resources. Stories that people tell about themselves and their ecosystem. Culture that is rich in social capital – collaboration, cooperation, trust, reciprocity and a focus on the common good.

The collective story that people tell themselves – and the rest of the world – powerfully shapes an ecosystem’s future. In Fort Worth, our most important stories of innovation, entrepreneurship and startup companies aren’t currently being told. If we don’t tell those stories, then they won’t enter our public consciousness. We strive to tell stories that aren’t being told in the hopes they will inspire more people to take the leap and begin their own innovation journeys and inspire the community to support them.

An invention disclosure is an online form used by HSC Next to collect information about your discovery, invention or creation. Answers to the questions in the form are essential for evaluating patent, market and commercial potential.

On the HSC Innovations page, click on the "Submit Invention Disclosure" button and answer the questions about your discovery, invention or creation. The online form will also allow you to upload other information about your work like manuscripts, presentation slides, photos and videos.

The online invention disclosure process at this site is intended for use by HSC faculty, staff and students. If you are not associated with HSC, we are happy to hear from you and can arrange for a non-confidential discussion.

The management of intellectual property is subject to the HSC Intellectual Property Policy. A copy of the policy can be found in Tools on the Resources tab of this website.

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