The Lemelson Foundation
Inventions change our world.

Invention has the power to improve lives

We believe inventors will solve our biggest challenges,
and improve lives in communities in the U.S. and around the world.

The Lemelson Foundation

supports the people and systems needed to advance impact invention through the creation of products that have positive social impact, reflect environmental responsibility and support financially self-sustaining businesses.

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From Idea to Impact

From Idea to Impact

Latest News

The Foundation and ABET partner to launch the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Innovation in Sustainability Award

This inaugural award recognizes the successful integration of sustainability concepts into ABET-accredited programs.

Celebrating Hispanic Inventors, Educators, and Trailblazers

Working in classrooms, laboratories, hospitals, and even outer space, these innovators have pushed the boundaries to improve lives for people everywhere.

The Lemelson Foundation Commemorates Founder’s 100th Birthday with the Launch of a $50 Million Climate Initiative
Foundation Seeks Proposals for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Partner Consultant

Scope of work will include refining and managing the Foundation’s DEIJ Action Plan and evaluating progress

The Lemelson Foundation Story

Inspiring and educating the next generation of inventors and catalyzing their ideas into invention-based businesses and commercial technologies.

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