We are excited to announce the 2026 Inventor Showcase, hosted by the National Inventor Club and powered by the Inventor Smart Community App.
On Thursday, August 27, inventors will take the virtual stage to pitch their prototypes and finished products live. This is your opportunity to share what you have created, strengthen your pitch, and get more eyes on you and your invention.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Live online
Hosted by: National Inventor Club
Powered by: Inventor Smart Community App
Your Opportunity to Pitch
Selected inventors will have the opportunity to introduce their inventions, demonstrate how they work, and share the stories behind their ideas.
By participating, you can:
Pitch your prototype or finished product live
Practice and improve your pitch
Receive feedback from the inventor community
Get more eyes on you and your invention
Receive a video clip of your pitch to share on your website, social media, or with potential partners
Requirements to Pitch
To apply for a pitching spot, you must:
Have an actual prototype or finished product
Be available for the livestream on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM ET
Have a working microphone and video camera, or be able to join using your cell phone
Be a free or Premium Insider member of the Inventor Smart Community App
Not a member yet? You can create a free account before submitting your application.
Pitching spots are limited. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, with Premium Insider members receiving top priority.
Submitting the application does not guarantee a pitching spot. Our team will contact selected inventors with confirmation and additional event details.
See Our Last Inventor Showcase in Action
Want to see what it is like when inventors take the virtual stage?
Watch Inventors Got Talent 2025, our previous live inventor showcase. The 2026 Inventor Showcase will have its own format, but this video offers a look at the inventor pitches, product demonstrations, and production quality you can expect from a National Inventor Club event.
Watch the video below and imagine your invention taking the stage next.
Join Inventor Smart to Apply
You must be a member of the Inventor Smart Community App to apply for a pitching spot.
If you are not currently a member, you can create a free account and then submit your application.
Want priority consideration? Premium Insider members receive top priority for available pitching spots, along with access to additional Inventor Smart benefits.
Already a member? Submit your application early so our team can review it.
Want to Watch the Showcase?
You do not need to pitch an invention to participate.
Join us live to discover new products, hear directly from their inventors, and support members of the inventor community as they take the stage.
Put Your Invention in the Spotlight
Pitching your invention live can help you become more confident explaining your product and communicating what makes it valuable. You will also get more eyes on your invention and receive a video clip that you can continue using after the event.
If you have an actual prototype or finished product and can join us live on August 27 at 7:00 PM ET, complete the application today.
We look forward to seeing what you have created.
The Inventor Smart Team
In partnership with the National Inventor Club
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