GAIN (Global Academic Inventors Network) is a networking and mentorship platform connecting innovators across the ecosystem. As a benefit afforded exclusively to NAI Member Institutions, GAIN provides experts and students the opportunity to connect to a network of top innovators around the globe, access exclusive resources, and give and get advice in one easy to use platform.
What Can You GAIN?
Get Advice
Through GAIN, we are rethinking mentorship. Connect directly with innovators from a cross-sector of fields and expertise that can provide you with insights and guidance on what matters most to you. From intellectual property protection to career advice, GAIN’s cohort of experts can provide you with tailored advice that will help you grow and advance in your inventive journey. With GAIN’s consultation feature, you can easily meet with seasoned professionals from around the world in one easy-to-use platform.
Give Advice
GAIN’s mentorship features provide an exclusive opportunity to create lasting impact by sharing your expertise with current and next generation innovators. Connect with students and peers alike to share ideas, best practices, and lessons learned, through a platform designed with you in mind. Your guidance will help empower current and future innovators and help them navigate the complexities of the innovation ecosystem.
Build Your Community
Designed with connection in mind, GAIN Communities grant the premiere opportunity to network with leading innovators, ecosystem champions, and industry leaders from around the globe. GAIN Communities provide focused forums where members can connect to share ideas, opportunities, and advice. Communities can be dedicated to specific fields, subject matter, or institutions. Join multiple communities to get the most out of your GAIN experience! Have a recommendation for a Community you would like to see added? Email [email protected] with your suggestion.
Access Resources
Gain access to an exlusive library of resources designed to support and empower inventors at every level. Resources include a video library of webinars, including ScholarShare, NAI’s webinar series featuring experts from across innovation. Available on demand, the video library covers a range of topics from protecting intellectual property to securing funding.
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps!
- Create Your Account– Click here to sign up! Faculty, staff, and students at NAI Member Institutions can register for GAIN using their institutional emails. To take full advantage of GAIN’s offerings, select “Give and Get Advice” upon sign up.
- Authorize Your Account – Confirm your account through the link sent to your email.
- Connect– Utilize GAIN’s features to start connecting with other innovators!