The Lemelson Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Portland, OR, dedicated to supporting inventors and their inventions that have a positive social impact and promote environmental responsibility. They believe in the power of invention to solve the world's biggest challenges and improve lives in communities both in the United States and around the globe.
Through their grantmaking process, the foundation provides support to inventors and the systems necessary to advance impact invention, including the creation of products that address social issues and contribute to financially self-sustaining businesses. They also focus on mentorship in STEM and invention education, cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders and empowering teachers and students to become inventors and innovators.
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