ClearPath is a nonprofit that collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders to advance American innovation while working to reduce global carbon emissions. Founded in 2014, ClearPath has developed cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and clean manufacturing innovation and supports the private-sector deployment of critical technologies. Industrial emissions are rising, and are projected to…
Inspiring and engaging middle school students around the promise of invention and the opportunity to be a change-maker
Improving lives and livelihoods in India with clean energy solutions that are sustainable business models and accessible to lower-income consumers
Supporting invention and entrepreneurship education for students and teachers in Oregon through project-based curriculum and a state-wide competition
Showcasing current inventors to inspire and inform key audiences about the need for a robust invention ecosystem.
Developing innovative medical devices for point-of-care diagnosis of chronic medical conditions for underserved populations in India Biosense is a company in India conducting research, development and assembly of innovative, network-connected medical devices that provide accurate point-of-care diagnostic solutions in low-resource settings in India. It began as an Indian dorm-room startup in 2008, and has grown…
Improving the ecosystem for hardware inventor entrepreneurs in East Africa by providing makerspace, training and other support services
Cultivating the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs in higher education to bring innovative products to market for social and environmental impact
Helping student inventors make an impact through engineering by using the design process to solve real-world problems
Supporting invention and entrepreneurship education for U.S. K-12 students and creating a community of practice through real-world problem solving
Creating invention education opportunities for students in Africa to build a sustainable pipeline of young inventors solving community challenges
Celebrating inventors and highlighting their achievements through recognition awards The Lemelson-MIT Program celebrates outstanding inventors and inspires young people to pursue creative lives and careers through invention. Jerry and Dolly Lemelson founded the Lemelson-MIT Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994, and it is administered by MIT’s School of Engineering. This program includes…
Incubating invention-based businesses in India and developing countries through mentorship and financial support systems for entrepreneurs addressing the needs of the poor