Opportunities

Edison Nation helps idea people turn their ideas into products through Live Product Searches and a powerful database of Skills & Needs of talented members like you.

Live Product Search

Retailers and manufacturers need innovative products. The problem is they are often hesitant to work with independent idea people like you because they don't have the infrastructure, time or process to pick that one home run from the thousands of good ideas (and bad ones) they receive. Edison Nation has developed a patent-pending screening process through our experience with the television series Everyday Edisons that allows us to process thousands of ideas each month to match the needs of the retail community.

Edison Nation has partnered with major retailers and manufacturers to help you get your ideas to market.

Here's how Live Product Search works:

  1. We work with a retailer to identify a market segment that needs innovation and we create the search, including any specific requirements.
  2. You submit your innovative ideas online through our confidential Live Product Search database (prototypes are great but all we really need is a great idea).
  3. If your idea is selected for commercialization by the retailer, you will receive a market-leading annuity (how much?)

    You will receive an annuity payment for successfully commercialized products of:

    • 7.5% of net revenues paid to Edison Nation (if any); plus
    • 50% of licensing revenues paid to Edison Nation (if any); plus
    • 40% of assignment revenues paid to Edison Nation (if any); plus
    • 4% of brand revenues paid to Edison Nation (if any)

Sounds great. How much does it cost?

Submitting an idea costs just $25. Of course, you may also opt your idea out of the database and pursue commercialization on your own at any time if your idea is not selected.

Once I submit my idea, how do I know if my idea was selected?

As soon as you submit your idea, it will appear on your dashboard. As your idea progresses through each step of our patent-pending review process, you will be notified on your dashboard. Click here to visit your Live Product Search dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to read the Live Product Search Frequently Asked Questions

Current Live Product Searches

Click on a logo to learn more about a search or Click here for a detailed list of all searches.



Are you a company looking for innovation? We can help

Skills Database

You can use our free Skills Database to find other Edison Nation members who can help you further the development of your ideas. Need a working model of your idea? Search for a prototyper. Need a logo? Browse for a designer.
» Search or Browse the Skills Database

Needs Database

Need work? Search or browse the needs of our members in our free Needs Database and start picking up new projects. You can also post a need of your own and let them come to you if you don't have the time to search the Skills Database.
» Search or Browse the Needs Database