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Inspiring and educating the next generation of inventors and catalyzing their ideas into invention-based businesses and commercial technologies.
We believe inventors will solve our biggest challenges and improve lives in communities in the United States and around the world.
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The Lemelson Foundation harnesses the power of invention and innovation to accelerate climate action and improve lives around the world.
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Invention Education Teachers
Katia Avila Pinedo shares how her invention education journey inspired her to give back to her community through teaching.
Transforming the Philanthropic Landscape for STEM
This former engineer is helping funders focus on making STEM accessible to all students
The Courage To Invent
The Lemelson Foundation’s Executive Director Rob Schneider and VentureWell’s President and CEO Phil Weilerstein share insights from decades of impact…
National Inventors’ Month 2026
Inventing for Our Shared Future … To address the challenges we face now and in the coming decades, we need…
From Survival to Sustainability for Impact Incubators
New research from Pollinate Impact focuses on how to ensure long-term success for incubators and accelerators in the Global South.
Women’s History Month 2026
Twelve Women Whose Inventions Have Shaped Our Past and Present …To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are showcasing inventors, innovators,…
Black History Month 2026
Celebrating the Impact of Black Inventors Past and Present …The ingenuity of Black innovators continues to shape modern life and…
Building an Innovation Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs in Africa
A leader in African entrepreneurship shares how funders can support innovation-based enterprises in Kenya.