Established in 2018, the Global Academic Inventors Network (GAIN) was created to connect seasoned academic inventors with collegiate innovators for the purpose of mentorship.
In collaboration with our technology specialists at FirstHand, the TAAHNI is proud to share this networking and mentorship platform as a benefit afforded exclusively to TAAHNI Member Institutions. Your participation is a direct investment in the future generation of innovation and commitment to the creation of a better world for all.
Who can be a mentor?
Any TAAHNI Fellows, Senior Members, or Members of TAAHNI Affiliated Institutions with a US Patent.
Who can be a mentee?
Any enrolled student or current faculty/staff employee of an TAAHNI Affiliated Institution.
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How it Works
Using a powerful matching algorithm, GAIN pairs aspiring innovators with their best matches for a mentor. Mentees can then review matches and request consultations with the experts they find the most relevant to their goals. When a consultation is requested by a mentee with suggested times, the mentor will have five days to respond. At any time before or after the meeting, you can talk with one another via the platform’s chat box feature. The calendar synchronization and digital meeting rooms protect the privacy of both parties while still allowing connections to be made!