Invent@NMU Services

What We Offer

Do you have a new business idea, are an existing business that is pivoting, or looking to invest? You could be a good fit! We offer a customized service plan in partnership with Innovate Marquette called the innovation journey. These services are specially curated on an individual basis to serve the specific needs of rural innovators. Invent@NMU is backed by our mentors at Innovate Marquette, who aid in guiding businesses through the innovation journey. Scroll down to learn more about what resources and services our team offers to help you and your venture flourish.

Find Your Path...

1. Quick Explore®

All Ideas are Worth Exploring® through our Quick Explore® process. During this time, we will discuss and discover whether we can find a clear path forward with your idea.

2. Validation

Confirming the value and ensuring your business concept aligns with one of our base camps.

Our Basecamps

Providing new opportunities to explore the outdoors.

A venture combining creative arts, design, engineering, and business.

New ways of supporting ecological, human, and economic health and stability. 

3. Advanced Services

Our team meets you where you are on your journey to chart the shortest path to your destination. Our mentors at Innovate Marquette help continue your custom journey through our trailheads and safe harbors.

Testimonials

“If you have an idea, no matter what stage of design, I highly recommend contacting Invent@NMU and seeing how far your idea can go.”
Ron Aho
Tin Knocker
"Working with Invent@NMU, from the students to the professionals that guide them, has been instrumental in my entrepreneurial journey."
Henry Westlind
Virsaquest
"People like me can’t afford to do this kind of stuff…and they (Invent@NMU) are crucial for helping inventors."
Earl Senchuk
Crown Fire Tent
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