This article looks at the potential role for large corporations to assist in the delivery of new ideas. Internal and external entrepreneurs and inventors struggle to fund and launch new ideas that can be of benefit to all mankind and our Earth. Large corporations on the other hand have access to expertise, capital with international distribution channels already in place. An evaluation is required to substantialte the main issues that are preventing big business from capturing and processing employee generated ideas, as well as those from external entrepreneurs/ inventors. The article provokes thought and challenges organizations to play a more active role in ensuring that we all see the benefits of creative thinking from any member of the community.#2010Conference #intellectual #employee #entrepreneur #corporate #innovation #ideas #Collaborative,ParticipatoryandEmpowermentEval #creativity #property #BusinessLeadershipandPerformance #inventor