Our Vision

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

KickStart: micro-irrigation Watch the video by Maasai rap artist Mr. Ebbo Learn about our Impacts Solar Lighting

Jun 1, 2009: Lemelson RAMP program spotlighted in SSIR Read more … May 29, 2009: IDEAAS on NextBillion's Blog Read more … May 22, 2009: Harrish Hande and SELCO featured in Economic Times Read more … May 20, 2009: NCIIA E-Team Garners Popular Science Invention Award Read more …

Documentary of one E-Team's journey on YouTube Read more … Jerome Lemelson one of Inc.com's "Inventors We Love" Read more …

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.