The Lemelson Foundation was established by Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson in 1992 to cultivate future generations of inventors for creating a better world. With more than $300 million provided in support of this mission, the Foundation, still led by the Lemelson family, aims to inspire and support young inventors and invention-based entrepreneurship to solve global challenges and build stronger economies.
The Lemelson Foundation Grant focuses on nurturing young inventors and supporting the development of invention-based businesses to effect positive change globally. It underscores the importance of invention education and entrepreneurship in addressing 21st-century challenges. The grant supports initiatives in: