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

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

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