Invent with Nokia
Pioneer the future of industry and society with your ideas
Partnerships that work for you
As long as you and your co-inventors own the rights to your invention, you can choose from different partnership routes.
You can also submit your idea at any point in development. So whether you need to keep your invention confidential, or you just have the idea which may be a potential invention, we’ll have the right partnership.
How you’ll benefit
As well as different partnership options, you’ll gain:
Generous rewards
earn up to €75,000 for transferring your IP rights for an invention
Personal recognition
you’ll be named an inventor in the filed patent application
Tailored feedback
an in-depth assessment of your idea from a Nokia expert
Best of breed technology
we’re pioneering the future where networks meet cloud
Collaborative advantage
knowledge sharing through blogs and newsletters
Secure, straightforward process
thanks to our state-of-the-art invention platform
Brand recognition
as a B2B technology innovation leader, we’re career-enhancing for inventors
€1000 for referring an inventor
Invite an inventor to submit an idea and earn a referral bonus
A history of innovation
How it started
Portable telephone
Sheldon Phillips, Gregor Magnuson, Frank Nuovo
Des. 396,230
Sept 20th 1996
Where it's going
IoT
Our IoT innovations are accelerating the digitalization of industry and society for sustainable growth. We’ve end-to-end IoT capabilities. These bridge connectivity, analytics, security and platforms for device management and data collection. By developing new IoT services including a network grid and IoT platform, we’re making high-performance connectivity more consumable, enabling organizations to capture the right data, manage it securely and use it to generate critical insights.
5G
Nokia is delivering the next evolution in critical networking: networks that sense, think and act. Recognising the enterprise, industrial and consumer potential of 5G, we are leading the way in inventing essential technologies for the standard. Our 5G technologies push the boundaries of innovation and bring digital to people, places and industries not yet served. Through the 3GPP standards body, we are in the process of making 5G-Advanced happen, with the first release of 5G-Advanced scheduled for 2024.
Microgrid technology
As the deepening climate crisis and energy poverty highlight the need to evolve away from fossil fuels, Nokia is pioneering microgrid technology. A self-contained grid that uses renewable energy, batteries for energy storage and generators to produce power, microgrids provide communities access to more sustainable energy. AI, 5G and IoT technologies help us connect, manage and monitor renewable sources, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of microgrid infrastructure.
Webscale networking
Nokia’s webscale networking solutions are delivering the next generation of the cloud. They are opening up secure networks for innovation and collaboration and enabling the creation of new digital services and applications by businesses and their partners. Operational efficiency is improving at the same time as service lines are growing. Webscale networking enables a range of web-based businesses to scale their infrastructure, from internet exchange providers through data centre operators to hosting providers.
FAQs
What is Invent with Nokia?
What is Invent with Nokia?
Invent With Nokia is our ‘intellectual property open innovation platform’. Simply put, it’s a secure portal for inventors outside Nokia to share their innovative ideas and co-invent with us to build a better future.
We invest $billions in research each year and have thousands of talented people. But we know that breakthrough thinking springs from many sources. So we are always keen to work with exceptional, collaborative innovators. Invent With Nokia helps us do that.
What is Invent with Nokia?
Invent With Nokia is our ‘intellectual property open innovation platform’. Simply put, it’s a secure portal for inventors outside Nokia to share their innovative ideas and co-invent with us to build a better future.
We invest $billions in research each year and have thousands of talented people. But we know that breakthrough thinking springs from many sources. So we are always keen to work with exceptional, collaborative innovators. Invent With Nokia helps us do that.
What is Intellectual Property?
The simple answer is: “creations of the mind.” Intellectual Property (IP) can include inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names and commercial images.
IP is protected in law by patents, copyright and trademarks. These protections mean that people can benefit financially and build their reputation through what they invent or create.
IP protections help encourage innovation. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the public, the IP system enables creativity to flourish. Read more
Can I invent with a Nokia employee?
No, you cannot invent directly with the Nokia employee unless you are already working with a Nokia inventor.
In case you are already working with a Nokia inventor, then in your Invent with Nokia submission form, you’ll need to name all your Nokia co-inventor(s). You’ll need to make clear what % of the invention is yours in the section of contribution. Your Nokia co-inventors need to go to the “Inventor Central” intranet pages and look under “Inventing with externals.”
How does Invent with Nokia work?
Inventors submit their ideas after registering on the site. These are then assessed from multiple angles. If we decide an idea is valuable and supports our business goals, it may be selected for patenting. At that point, the inventor becomes eligible for a financial reward.
Will Invent with Nokia keep my idea secure? And could my idea be used without my consent?
Inventions are our lifeblood, so keeping them safe is a key priority for us. Invent with Nokia portal is protected with the latest security systems, which we maintain and test regularly.
We would never use an inventor’s idea without their consent. But neither would we ask an inventor’s approval if we’ve been working on something similar, or the idea being discussed is already in the public domain.
We’ll tell you if we decide not to take your idea forward. You’ll then be released from your obligation of confidentiality to Nokia, subject to the Invent with Nokia terms & conditions.