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National Hardware Show
There are only a few booths left at this well-attended show in Las Vegas on May 7-9. Even if you aren't exhibiting, you can attend the all-day UIA Inventor Education Seminar free. Learn more...
The 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge
The Buckminster Fuller Institute's (BFI) international prize program awards $100,000 to support the development and implementation of a solution that has significant potential to solve humanity's most pressing problems. Applications must be submitted by Friday April 12, 2013. Learn more...
Broadwalk Brand Seeking Products
Boardwalk Brand is actively seeking products to license and distribute. Learn more on their website.
Create the Future Design Contest
Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 "Create the Future" Design Contest, sponsored by COMSOL, SAE International, and Tech Briefs Media. The 11th annual contest will recognize outstanding innovations in product design worldwide, awarding a Grand Prize of $20,000 USD. There is no cost to enter. Visit www.createthefuturecontest.com to get started.
Entries can be submitted by individuals and/or teams in seven categories:
* Consumer Products
* Electronics
* Machinery & Equipment
* Medical
* Safety and Security
* Sustainable Technologies
* Transportation (including Automotive)
Deadline is July 1, 2013.
Attention Education Entrepreneurs
The Gates Foundation is offering grants for literary course ware development. Time is short, so hurry if this is a fit for you. Learn more...
Saving American Manufacturing
 Michele Nash-Hoff, author of Can American Manufacturing Be Saved? Why We Should and How We Can writes a monthly blog in which she discusses solutions to stop the drain of jobs from the U.S. Her topic this month is: How we can Solve the Skills Shortage and Attract the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers. Read Michele's blog...
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This month SDIF is pleased to host Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing. Greg will speak on the topic of "
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