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The Lemelson Foundation celebrates and supports inventors and
entrepreneurs to strengthen social and economic life.

KickStart: micro-irrigation

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Aug 14, 2008: Green inventions from Envirofit and Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
features on Discovery Channel's "Planet Green" website
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Jul 11, 2008: Mechanizing brick manufacturing in India
feature in The Hindu Business Line
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Jun 25, 2008: Polymer expert recognized for groundbreaking solutions in green manufacturing, promising applications in gene therapy and drug delivery
Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
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Design for the Other 90%
exhibition at the Walker Art Center, May 24-Sept 7 (Minneapolis, MN)
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Lemelson Foundation YouTube Channel
videos feature projects and initiatives in the U.S. and developing countries
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Prototype Online: Inventive Voices
podcast series from the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
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The Foundation solicits proposals for specific projects and programs from selected institutions and organizations working in its areas of interest. Due to its small staff, The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Additionally, it does not provide funding for protection or commercialization of intellectual property.