Wilson, Under Armour, and Escalade Sports have portals for performance gear. 2. Specialized Invention Buyers & Licensing Agents

Invention City : Offers a "Brutally Honest Review" and occasionally offers licensing deals that cost the inventor $0 out-of-pocket.

InventHelp : Provides submission services and technical drawings.

Bosch, FastCap, and Hyde Tools seek professional and DIY tool improvements.

Finding a buyer for your invention usually involves , where a company pays you royalties to manufacture and sell your product, rather than buying the idea outright . Many established corporations actively seek outside innovation through "Open Innovation" portals. 1. Major Companies with "Open Innovation" Portals

Unilever and Procter & Gamble (P&G) look for household, hygiene, and beauty innovations.

Davison : Offers product development, 3D modeling, and licensing assistance.

These corporations have dedicated systems for individual inventors to submit ideas in specific categories: