Invention, Intellectual Property and Business Models

Develop a plan for dissemination of your final project. Prepare drafts of your summary slide (presentation.png, 1920x1080) and video clip (presentation.mp4, 1080p HTML5, < ~minute, < ~10 MB) and put them in your website’s root directory
  • Created a dissemination plan for your final project
  • Outlined future possibilities and described how to make them probabilities
  • Uploaded a draft summary slide and video
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    Dissemination plan.

    The following text is written with the help of ChatGPT and edited by me.

    1. Target Audience:
      • The target audience for the self-watering flowerpot project includes plant enthusiasts, DIY enthusiasts, and technology enthusiasts. And especially those who seek integrated automation in everyday tasks. It is designed to cater to both beginners and experienced users who seek the convenience and automation provided by the self-watering system. It is supposed to make it a bit less of an effort to have beautiful plants.
    2. Funding:
      • The project is self-funded and intended for personal use. There is no external funding involved.
    3. Intellectual Property Protection:
      • It is important to make it clear that the project and its documentation are protected by copyright. This ensures that the project and its related materials cannot be copied or used without permission. I'm choosing the following Fab license:

        Creative Commons License
        This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
    4. Business Plan:
      • As the project is not intended for commercialization, there is no formal business plan associated with it.
    5. Scaling Up and Funding:
      • Since the project is for personal use and not intended for commercialization or mass production, there is no need for scaling up or additional funding beyond the initial personal investment.

    Dissemination Strategy:

    Despite not aiming for commercialization, it is still important to raise awareness of the project for others who may be interested. To disseminate the project, one can consider the following strategies:

    • a. Online Presence: Create a dedicated project website or blog to showcase the self-watering flowerpot, including project documentation, images, and instructions for building a similar system. This is already done by this website.
    • b. Social Media Platforms: Establish a presence on relevant social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Share project updates, photos, videos, and useful tips to engage with the target audience.
    • c. Online Communities and Forums: Participate in gardening, DIY, and technology-related online communities and forums. Share your project, provide insights, and engage in discussions to raise awareness among like-minded individuals.
    • d. Local Workshops or Meetups: Consider organizing or participating in local workshops, meetups, or events related to gardening or DIY projects. Demonstrate and showcase your self-watering flowerpot to interested individuals or groups.
    • e. Collaboration and Sharing: Collaborate with other DIY enthusiasts, bloggers, or influencers who have an audience interested in gardening or home automation. Share your project through guest blog posts, interviews, or joint projects to reach a wider audience.