Earn up to €1000 for every successful inventor you introduce

What is our Refer an Inventor programme?

‘Refer an Inventor’ is our reward programme for introducing external inventors. You’ll be able to invite colleagues, associates and friends to submit their ideas on Invent With Nokia. For every inventor you refer whose idea we approve for patenting, you’ll earn €1000.

Who could benefit from our Refer an Inventor scheme?

The scheme is open to all inventors who are registered on Invent With Nokia. To benefit, you need to invite another inventor to join the platform and share an idea that we approve for patenting.

How does it work?

Log in to your Invent with Nokia account. Click on the tab “Refer an Inventor” to find your “Referral Code” and “Referral Link”. To invite inventors to share their ideas, simply forward them this code and/or link.

You’ll receive a confirmation email when an inventor registers using your referral code/link. Please ask anyone you refer to read the site thoroughly to maximise their chances of submitting a successful idea.

When could I earn the rewards?

When we file a patent application for an idea from an inventor you’ve introduced, you’ll receive your referral bonus of €1000. The more inventors you refer, the more rewards you could receive.

Whom can I refer?

You can refer anyone who doesn’t work for Nokia. They could be friends, family, colleagues, associates, or acquaintances.

Can I refer multiple people?

Yes, you can. In fact, don’t set yourself limits – the more referrals you make, the more you could earn. However, please note, anyone you introduce must use your referral code/link to register on the platform to count as a referral. Without this system notification, you won’t get paid if the invention they submit to us is patented.

Could I get multiple referral rewards?

Yes. There is no limit on the number of referral bonuses you could get for every successful inventor you introduce. However, you’ll only get a reward for the first accepted submission by the inventor you’ve referred. For example, if you refer inventor A and he/she submits three successful inventions, you’ll be paid €1000. On the other hand, if you refer three inventors to us who all submit successful inventions, you’ll receive €3000.

How do I know that the inventors I’ve introduced have signed up?

You’ll get an email confirming they’ve registered with your code/link.

What if the inventor registers with a different email address to the one in which I contacted them?  Will I still get paid?

Yes. As long as the inventor uses your referral code/link to register on Invent with Nokia, they’ll be your referral. As such, you’ll be eligible for the referral reward.

What happens if I refer someone, but they don’t submit an idea on the portal?

You’ll only get a reward when we file a patent application for your referral’s submission. So, it definitely pays to encourage your network to share their ideas on Invent With Nokia.

If I refer someone what will they gain from the referral?

A world-class platform to share their ideas is the short answer. But our Inventors page has the full list of benefits. Not least, the inventor rewards that reflect the option they choose when submitting their ideas.

How will I know if Nokia decides to patent an idea from an inventor I’ve referred?

We’ll send you an email confirming this – and the reward you could receive.

How do I claim a referral reward?

When we email you that you’re eligible for a reward, log in to your account on Invent With Nokia. Here you can complete the invoice form for this referral under the heading 'Invoices'. We’ll then arrange payment that reflects our standard terms.