Grantee Profiles

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

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