
Katia Avila Pinedo shares how her invention education journey inspired her to give back to her community through teaching.

This former engineer is helping funders focus on making STEM accessible to all students

The Lemelson Foundation’s Executive Director Rob Schneider and VentureWell’s President and CEO Phil Weilerstein share insights from decades of impact investing to support inventors and innovators creating solutions that cultivate a more sustainable and equitable world.

Inventing for Our Shared Future … To address the challenges we face now and in the coming decades, we need inventors more than ever. From climate adaptation to renewable energy to improved agriculture and better health, inventors are crucial to providing solutions that are sustainable, adapted to local settings, and dedicated to improving lives at…

New research from Pollinate Impact focuses on how to ensure long-term success for incubators and accelerators in the Global South.

Twelve Women Whose Inventions Have Shaped Our Past and Present …To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are showcasing inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose inventions play a crucial role in society. :root { –whm-color-grey-darkest: #141414; –whm-color-grey-dark: #242424; –whm-color-blue-primary: #3798C8; –whm-color-cyan: #5CCBF9; –whm-color-lilac: #CAD2E2; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .panel { grid-template-rows: unset; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .panel.is-layout-flow { margin-left: 25px !important;…

Celebrating the Impact of Black Inventors Past and Present …The ingenuity of Black innovators continues to shape modern life and expand the invention ecosystem .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before, .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::after { position: absolute; content: “”; top: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 50%; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before { left: 0; background-image: url(‘/wp-content/uploads/BHM_stars-and-lighting_left_opacity-100.png’); background-position: left…

A leader in African entrepreneurship shares how funders can support innovation-based enterprises in Kenya.

A network of philanthropic funders is helping innovators navigate challenging times.

Villgro Africa is an incubator and impact investor that supports innovative solutions for accessible healthcare on the continent.

The SELCO Foundation develops clean energy solutions to increase access to healthcare and education in under-resourced communities.

Rice360 engages higher education to invent solutions to global health challenges.