VOICED: Inventors float novelties at Geneva fair

The Geneva Inventions Fair is a global event where innovators showcase their unique devices, aiming for recognition and success. Winning a prize at the fair can significantly impact a business, as past winners have experienced. The event features a range of inventions, from novelty items to pioneering devices in various industries. Inventors are often inspired by challenges such as health issues, war, and economic crises, leading to innovative solutions. Nearly half of the inventions find buyers, with significant licensing contracts. Participants hope their ideas will become the next big hit.

What is the primary goal for innovators attending the Geneva Inventions Fair?

• To sell their inventions directly at the fair

• To win the jury's top prizes

• To enjoy a vacation in Switzerland

• To meet famous inventors

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an invention at the fair?

• A flying car

• Revolving beds

• A nifty bottle opening gadget

• A foldable bike

What types of problems have inspired inventors at the fair?

• Only technological issues

• Health, war, and economic crises

• Environmental challenges only

• Social media trends

Approximately what percentage of inventions at the fair find buyers?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

What was the total value of last year's licensing contracts at the fair?

• €10 million

• €20 million

• €30 million

• €40 million