Start Your Invention Journey
A simple guide for new inventors (Australia & international)
Have an idea? That’s enough to begin.
Most inventions don’t start with a prototype or a patent.
They start with a simple thought:
“I think this could be better.”
If that’s you — you’re in the right place.
This page will help you understand what to do next in clear, practical steps.
The 5 Steps to Get Started
1. Write your idea down clearly
Don’t overthink it. Just describe:
What it is
What problem it solves
How it works (roughly)
Even a sketch is enough.
2. Check if it already exists
Before investing time, do a simple search:
Google search
Product marketplaces
Basic patent search
You’re not trying to be perfect — just informed.
3. Understand your idea’s protection basics
Not every idea needs immediate patenting.
At this stage, you’re just learning:
What intellectual property is
When protection matters
What options exist (patent, design, trade secret)
4. Test whether it’s worth developing
Ask:
Does this solve a real problem?
Would anyone actually use it?
Is it realistically buildable?
Most ideas don’t fail from complexity — they fail from lack of demand.
5. Talk to experienced inventors
This is where most progress happens.
You don’t need to figure it out alone.
Feedback from experienced inventors can save months (or years) of trial and error.
Where we come in
The Inventors Association of Australia supports inventors from all over the world at the early and development stages through:
Structured monthly meetings (online and in-person)
Peer feedback and idea discussion
Feasibility review and practical guidance
Exposure to experienced inventors and industry professionals
We are not a theory group — we focus on real-world invention development.
Not sure if you’re ready?
You don’t need:
A prototype
A patent
Technical knowledge
Business experience
You only need:
An idea you’re curious about exploring
What to do next
Option 1 — Join a meeting
Connect with inventors and discuss your idea in a practical setting.
Option 2 — Contact us
Send a brief description of your idea and ask where to start.
Option 3 — Explore Resources
If you want deeper technical information, visit our Resources section.
Final message
Every inventor starts at the same place — uncertainty.
The difference between ideas that stay ideas and ideas that become real products is simple:
Taking the first step.
