For Inventors & Creators

Bring Your Invention
to Market

List your product on IDEA and start accepting pre-orders and advance bookings from thousands of backers across India — before you even manufacture.

01
Create Your Project
Submit your invention with photos, video, specs and pricing. Goes live after admin review.
02
Backers Pre-Order
Buyers pay a small upfront amount to reserve. You get 96% of every payment — platform takes just 4%.
03
Manufacture & Deliver
Use the upfront payments to fund production. Collect the balance from each buyer on delivery.
04
Get Paid
Admin transfers your 96% share to your bank account within 2–3 business days of each payment.
Process
How It Works

From idea to market in 4 simple steps — no investors, no equity, no complications.

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Step 01

Register & Submit

Create a free account, fill in your project details, upload images and video, set your product price and pre-order percentage.

Step 02

Admin Review

Our team reviews your submission within 24–48 hours for quality and completeness. Approved projects go live on the platform.

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Step 03

Collect Pre-Orders

Backers pay 5–10% upfront to reserve your product. You receive 96% of every payment directly to your bank account.

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Step 04

Deliver & Collect

Manufacture your product, deliver to backers, and collect the remaining balance. Platform takes just 4% per payment.

Options
Two Ways to List

Choose the model that fits your product best.

🛒 Pre-Order

Fixed Price Pre-Order

Set a fixed product price. Backers pay 10% upfront and the remaining 90% on delivery. Price never changes.

  • Price locked at time of order
  • 10% upfront from each backer
  • 90% balance collected on delivery
  • Certificate issued to each backer
  • Best for: finished product designs
📅 Advance Booking

Flexible Booking

Collect a small booking fee to reserve slots. Final price can be updated before delivery as costs become clearer.

  • 5% booking fee to reserve slot
  • Final price can change before delivery
  • Balance collected at final price on delivery
  • Certificate issued to each backer
  • Best for: products still in development
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Fees

No hidden charges. No monthly fees. We only earn when you earn.

IDEA takes a flat 4% platform fee from each payment received. That's it. No setup fee, no monthly subscription, no per-listing fee.

This means when a backer pays ₹1,000 upfront for a pre-order:

Backer pays₹1,000
Platform fee (4%)₹40
You receive (96%)₹960

The same 4% applies to the balance payment on delivery. So for a ₹10,000 product with 10% pre-order: you receive ₹9,600 total across both payments.

🛒 Pre-Order Model
Product Price: ₹10,000
10% upfront · 90% on delivery
Upfront (backer pays)₹1,000
You receive upfront₹960
Balance (backer pays)₹9,000
You receive balance₹8,640
Total you receive₹9,600
Platform total₹400 (4%)
✓ Backer pays exactly ₹10,000 · No extra charges on them
Why IDEA
Why Creators Choose IDEA

The platform built for Indian inventors.

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Built for India

Cashfree payments, INR pricing, NEFT/IMPS/UPI payouts. Everything built for the Indian market.

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No Equity, No Debt

You keep 100% ownership of your invention. No investors, no equity dilution, no loans. Just pre-orders.

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Certificate for Every Backer

Every pre-order automatically generates a confirmation certificate — builds trust with your backers.

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Fast Payouts

Admin transfers your share within 2–3 business days. Track every payout from your creator dashboard.

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Full Dashboard

Track pre-orders, view backer details, manage your product pricing and delivery notes all in one place.

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Validate Before You Build

Test market demand with pre-orders before spending on manufacturing. Real orders = real validation.

FAQ
Common Questions
Is it free to list my product?
Yes — listing is completely free. We only charge a 4% platform fee when a backer makes a payment. No upfront costs, no monthly fees.
Do I give up equity or shares?
Never. IDEA is a pre-order platform, not an investment platform. Backers are customers paying in advance for your product — not investors. You keep 100% ownership of your invention.
How do I receive my money?
Once admin reviews and confirms each payment, they transfer your 96% share to your bank account via NEFT/IMPS/UPI within 2–3 business days. You can set up your bank details in your creator dashboard.
What if I can't deliver the product?
If you cannot fulfil an order, you are responsible for refunding the backer directly. Pre-orders are a commitment to deliver. Only list products you intend to manufacture.
Can I change the price for Advance Bookings?
Yes — with Advance Booking, you can update the final price before delivery if your manufacturing costs change. Backers are notified of any price changes. Pre-Order prices are fixed at time of order.
How long does review take?
Admin reviews new project submissions within 24–48 hours. You'll see your project status change from Draft to Active in your dashboard once approved.
What is the minimum product price?
There is no minimum — but we recommend pricing your product realistically to cover manufacturing, shipping and the 4% platform fee while still being attractive to backers.

Ready to Launch Your Invention?

Join hundreds of inventors already listing on IDEA. Create your free account and submit your first project today.