The Lemelson Foundation funds programs and projects to cultivate the next generation of inventors and to ensure that inventors everywhere have access to the tools and resources they need to realize their ideas. We do this through a combination of grants, loans and equity investments. We strive to meet the needs of great organizations and entice more traditional funders to partner with us by being flexible and innovative in the way we provide capital.

Please note:The Foundation has a small staff, and as such does not accept unsolicited proposals.