Created in collaboration with our technology specialists at FirstHand, 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 with peers, access exclusive resources, and give and get advice in one easy to use platform.
Give and Get Advice
GAIN’s consultation feature provides a comprehensive platform to create connections one-on-one and allow inventors to give and get advice. Seasoned innovators can virtually meet with their peers to share ideas, as well as easily connect with students to provide mentorship. Student innovators can request to meet with experts from a wide array of fields and disciplines to recieve career and innovation advice.
Build Your Community
Designed with connection in mind, GAIN Communities provides forums where members can network with each other 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!
Access Resources
GAIN is home to 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!
