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The Lemelson Foundation: all 180 grants

Largest first · $48.9M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview

$98,850
Kenya National Innovation Agency · 2024
To (1) bring together nonprofit institutions, educational institutions, and research institutions in kenya that do not have tech transfer offices to pilot the creation of a shared tech transfer office model in hopes of … read allTo (1) bring together nonprofit institutions, educational institutions, and research institutions in kenya that do not have tech transfer offices to pilot the creation of a shared tech transfer office model in hopes of learning whether such a model would be an efficient way for these institutions to work together and support invention and innovation in kenya, and (2) incubate and create a pipeline of inventions and innovations focused on bioeconomy with an emphasis on those businesses with a societal benefit less
$98,613
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers · New York, NY · 2024
To support the pre-pilot phase of an entrepreneur mentorship pilot initiative in india
$96,426
Lords Education & Health Society · 2022
To develop and pilot a health innovation unit in two indian states and evaluate whether this reduces barriers to adopting innovations.
$96,000
The Asme Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To (1) support the asme innovation showcase (ishow) in india, kenya, and the united states, and (2) pilot models for strengthening ecosystems in regions where ishow is held
$95,000
Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network Dba Oregon Rain · Eugene, OR · 2022
To support the blue economy (startup blue) project which identifies prospective inventors on the oregon coast and connects them to local resources such as prototyping spaces, professional service providers, mentors, and… read allTo support the blue economy (startup blue) project which identifies prospective inventors on the oregon coast and connects them to local resources such as prototyping spaces, professional service providers, mentors, and funding. The program also collaborates with existing k-12 and higher education organizations to showcase blue economy inventions and establish local inventors as role models and mentors for youth in the region. less
$94,845
Kennesaw State Unversity Research and Service Foundation · Kennesaw, GA · 2024
To integrate engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses across multiple departments
$90,000
Arizona Board of Regents On Behalf of Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ · 2023
To equip faculty with the knowledge and skills to integrate the engineering for one planet framework as well as a deeper understanding of sustainability education.
$90,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To prepare and distribute the documentary pathways to invention nationally through american public media to inspire a new generation of inventors and connect new audiences to invention education.
$90,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To support health innovators, facilitate network connections, and advise nha to reduce barriers to adopting innovation in india's public health system.
$90,000
Vertuelab · Portland, OR · 2023
For general operating support.
$90,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To support health innovators, facilitate network connections, and advise nha to reduce barriers to adopting innovation in india's public health system.
$88,000
Venture Partners Education and Career Development · Salem, OR · 2023
For general operating support.
$83,455
Portland State University Foundation · Portland, OR · 2022
To support portland state university foundation serving as a fiscal sponsor for portland state university bootcamp for curriculum development and documentation, enhanced mentor training, and support for expansion of the… read allTo support portland state university foundation serving as a fiscal sponsor for portland state university bootcamp for curriculum development and documentation, enhanced mentor training, and support for expansion of the course to additional institutions. less
$81,286
Regents of the University of Michigan · Dearborn, MI · 2024
To integrate engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses and programs
$80,392
Regents of the University of Michigan · Dearborn, MI · 2023
To integrate sustainability in multiple engineering courses and programs through project-based learning.
$75,014
Moco Kidsco · Bethesda, MD · 2022
To scale the capacity of kid museum to research and evaluate invention education and maker-based education.
$75,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2024
To continue to develop a formally structured network of philanthropic funders to inspire entrepreneurship, strengthen entrepreneurs, and support 2024 - 2025 programming for members
$75,000
Tides Center · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To prepare and retain excellent k-12 stem teachers so that black, latinx, and native students can thrive in stem
$75,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2023
To support costs for the entrepreneurship funders network in 2023.
$75,000
Project Invent · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To map the current invention education network and build a base of research to guide development of a potential invention education ecosystem model, expanding on the current invented network.
$75,000
Villanova University · Villanova, PA · 2023
To increase adoption of the engineering for one planet framework in diverse institutions by developing and delivering models for faculty training and developing a flexible model for institutionalization.
$75,000
Arizona Board of Regents On Behalf of Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ · 2022
To equip faculty with the knowledge and skills to integrate the engineering for one planet framework as well as a deeper understanding of sustainability education.
$75,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
To support general operating costs for the entrepreneurship funders network in 2022.
$72,955
University of Maryland · College Park, MD · 2023
To foster the integration of engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses and programs by supporting faculty curricular development efforts.
$68,798
Tie Oregon Foundation · Portland, OR · 2023
To develop the entrepreneurial spirit and skills in oregon high school students through structured education, mentoring, and experiential activities.
$68,201
Oregon State University Foundation · Corvallis, OR · 2022
To support in-school invention education programs, summer camps, and supplemental programs in rural communities in oregon.
$66,978
The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX · 2024
To support ut arlington's integration of engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses and programs
$66,140
Beyond Benign · Wilmington, MA · 2022
To support activities that increase awareness of invention to the chemistry community and increase the stem field subject diversity of the invention education community.
$66,000
Selco Foundation · 2022
To support the incubation of invention-based enterprises designed to improve lives in low income communities in india.
$65,859
The Aspen Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To build capacity related to climate change expertise so that ande can support climate entrepreneurs and advocate on their behalf.
$65,284
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation · Kennesaw, GA · 2023
To increase capacity for ksu engineering students and faculty to integrate multiple learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework in multiple classes, majors, departments, and schools.
$65,096
The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX · 2023
To equip engineering faculty across multiple disciplines with the knowledge and skills to integrate the engineering for one planet framework, capture and share learnings publicly, and reach 2,400 undergraduate students.
$62,500
STEM Next Opportunity Fund · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support the placement of diverse senior policy fellows in federal government agencies to advance stem, invention, and equity at the federal level
$60,000
Editorial Projects in Education · Bethesda, MD · 2023
To support the development and dissemination of new education research focused on identifying the needs of diverse students in stem and invention education.
$60,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2022
To support the cockrell school of engineering and the center for teaching and learning to advance the vision of engineering for one planet (eop) through the development of a series of workshops centered around the eop f… read allTo support the cockrell school of engineering and the center for teaching and learning to advance the vision of engineering for one planet (eop) through the development of a series of workshops centered around the eop framework. less
$60,000
Tides Center · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To address the inequities of black, latinx and native american students in science, technology, engineering, and math (stem).
$59,850
Art Center College of Design · Pasadena, CA · 2024
To foster the integration of engineering for one planet learning outcomes through the modification of courses at artcenter and the introduction of courses at pasadena city college
$55,499
Carden of Tucson · Tucson, AZ · 2023
To conduct a formative assessment of educators to identify effective teaching practices that foster inventiveness within young people.
$55,000
Trustees of Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · 2024
To conduct research to identify the capacities youth need to be inventive problem-solvers
$54,800
Art Center College of Design · Pasadena, CA · 2023
To develop and embed an eight-term program of sustainability learning within the core product design curriculum of artcenter college of designs industrial design program and adapt it for related courses taught there and… read allTo develop and embed an eight-term program of sustainability learning within the core product design curriculum of artcenter college of designs industrial design program and adapt it for related courses taught there and at pasadena city college to reach 1,500 students. less
$50,000
American Society for Engineering Education · Washington, DC · 2024
To foster the integration of engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses and programs by supporting faculty curricular development efforts
$50,000
Black Inventors Hall of Fame · Wharton, NJ · 2024
To convene visionary individuals of color to help define the educational foundation of stem and invention education programs across the stem ecosystem
$50,000
Nature Conservancy · Seattle, WA · 2024
To support the connecting canopies project, which aims to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban forestry model in the portland-metro area through a workforce development program for minoritized indiv… read allTo support the connecting canopies project, which aims to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban forestry model in the portland-metro area through a workforce development program for minoritized individuals less
$50,000
Drones Doing Good · 2023
To (1) provide support to pilot a program in which the grantee will test how its drone hardware can be leveraged by local businesses in kenya who offer services to smallholder farmers, an impoverished and under-resource… read allTo (1) provide support to pilot a program in which the grantee will test how its drone hardware can be leveraged by local businesses in kenya who offer services to smallholder farmers, an impoverished and under-resourced community, in order to increase yields and earnings for smallholder farmers, thereby reducing poverty and increasing food security (the "project"), and (2) help the grantee identify and secure additional support for the project from other funding sources. less
$49,918
University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD · 2024
To train engineering faculty to integrate learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework into multiple engineering specializations
$49,918
University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD · 2023
To impact all engineering students by training engineering faculty to integrate learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework into multiple engineering specializations.
$49,594
Drones Doing Good Alliance · 2024
To (1) provide support to pilot a program in which the grantee will test how its drone hardware can be leveraged by local businesses in kenya who offer services to smallholder farmers, an impoverished and under-resource… read allTo (1) provide support to pilot a program in which the grantee will test how its drone hardware can be leveraged by local businesses in kenya who offer services to smallholder farmers, an impoverished and under-resourced community, in order to increase yields and earnings for smallholder farmers, thereby reducing poverty and increasing food security (the "project"), and (2) help identify and secure additional support for the project from other funding sources in order to scale the program and its intended impact on smallholder farmers in kenya less
$49,515
Engineering Change Lab - USA · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support an experienced fundraising professional to work with ecl-usa to develop and begin implementing a fundraising strategy.
$49,155
African Centre for Technology Studies · 2023
To support acts's role as a collaborator in the national entrepreneurial institutions framework, to strengthen commercialization systems in kenya to increase capacity for local innovation to meet social and environmenta… read allTo support acts's role as a collaborator in the national entrepreneurial institutions framework, to strengthen commercialization systems in kenya to increase capacity for local innovation to meet social and environmental needs related to the sustainable development goals. less
$44,000
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers · New York, NY · 2023
To define the approach, partnerships, people, and budget required for ieee to undertake a pilot initiative in india.
$43,574
Lords Education & Health Society · 2023
To develop and pilot a health innovation unit within two indian states and evaluate whether this reduces barriers for the public health system to adopt innovations.
$39,991
University of Oregon Foundation · Eugene, OR · 2022
To coordinate a project by three oregon universities to test approaches to improving invention ecosystem engagement.
$39,324
African Centre for Technology Studies · 2024
To support acts's role as a collaborator in the national entrepreneurial institutions framework, to strengthen commercialization systems in kenya to increase capacity for local innovation to meet social and environmenta… read allTo support acts's role as a collaborator in the national entrepreneurial institutions framework, to strengthen commercialization systems in kenya to increase capacity for local innovation to meet social and environmental needs related to the sustainable development goals less
$35,691
Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY · 2023
To enhance environmental and social sustainability in the skillset of engineering and engineering technology undergraduate and graduate students in multiple departments at rit and california state university, fresno usi… read allTo enhance environmental and social sustainability in the skillset of engineering and engineering technology undergraduate and graduate students in multiple departments at rit and california state university, fresno using the engineering for one planet framework to modify courses at these institutions. less
$35,261
Collaborative for Frontier Finance · Washington, DC · 2024
To assess the feasibility of and design for a new investment facility intended to mobilize more investment within african countries into local enterprises developing solutions to meet the needs of vulnerable, low-income… read allTo assess the feasibility of and design for a new investment facility intended to mobilize more investment within african countries into local enterprises developing solutions to meet the needs of vulnerable, low-income consumers. less
$35,000
Vertuelab · Portland, OR · 2022
Support of venture partners six-month pilot of the fellowship fund, a venture capital education, practical skills training, and career development program helping individuals from underserved, diverse, and minority back… read allSupport of venture partners six-month pilot of the fellowship fund, a venture capital education, practical skills training, and career development program helping individuals from underserved, diverse, and minority backgrounds break into the venture capital ecosystem. less
$32,094
American Society for Engineering Education · Washington Dc, DC · 2023
To integrate engineering for one planet learning outcomes in diverse engineering courses and programs.
$32,092
Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY · 2024
To enhance environmental and social sustainability in the skillset of students at rochester institute of technology and california state university, fresno using the engineering for one planet framework
$30,399
Society for Science and the Public · Washington, DC · 2022
To develop a lemelson award for invention at broadcom masters and inspire youth on invention through the dissemination of age-appropriate invention media content.
$20,000
Oregon Community Foundation · Portland, OR · 2024
To reassess the purpose, data sources, assessment methods, and use of the oregon capital scan
$20,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To integrate sustainability more broadly in engineering courses through faculty training workshops centered around the engineering for one planet framework.
$20,000
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees · Orlando, FL · 2022
To support the engineering for one planet ("eop") pilot program, a joint initiative of the university of central florida ("ucf") college of engineering and computer science and ucf sustainability initiatives, to integra… read allTo support the engineering for one planet ("eop") pilot program, a joint initiative of the university of central florida ("ucf") college of engineering and computer science and ucf sustainability initiatives, to integrate the eop framework into existing courses, disseminate the teaching, content and learning practices, and engage students in eop learning and design activities. less
$19,977
The Aspen Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To be used by aspen institute in support of the aspen network of development entrepreneurs (ande) to build climate change capacity and expertise so that ande can enable enterprises and support organizations to fulfill t… read allTo be used by aspen institute in support of the aspen network of development entrepreneurs (ande) to build climate change capacity and expertise so that ande can enable enterprises and support organizations to fulfill their potential in addressing climate change less
$19,945
Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR · 2022
To integrate the engineering for one planet framework topics into students' academic and social systems by leveraging a new, college-wide first-year engineering experience, revising existing upper-division classes, and … read allTo integrate the engineering for one planet framework topics into students' academic and social systems by leveraging a new, college-wide first-year engineering experience, revising existing upper-division classes, and creating a new co-curricular pathway. less
$15,000
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To recognize innovative approaches to integrating sustainability in abet-accredited programs and gain visibility for engineering for one planet with priority target audiences
$15,000
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To recognize innovative approaches to integrating sustainability in abet-accredited programs and gain visibility for engineering for one planet with priority target audiences.
$13,278
Society for Science and the Public · Washington, DC · 2024
To gather a group of invention education practitioners to identify the invention competition ecosystem and its members and begin planning to expand this ecosystem
$12,938
Moco Kidsco · Bethesda, MD · 2024
To gather a group of invention education practitioners for the pre-planning of a convening that will bring together invention education researchers and practitioners
$10,000
New Mexico Mesa · Albuquerque, NM · 2024
To gather a group of invention education practitioners to begin planning how to advance the adoption of invention education curriculum in mesa chapters across the ten states in which mesa operates
$10,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To support health innovation enterprises and management of the national health authoritys market access program
$10,000
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024
To integrate learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework in courses within four engineering departments to positively impact students
$10,000
Our La · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support the hiring of a publicist to share the eddy's world documentary on pbs as well as to national magazines and newspapers, npr and other radio outlets, and social media.
$10,000
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023
To integrate learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework in 19 courses under 10 faculty members within four engineering departments to positively impact approximately 850 students at the university o… read allTo integrate learning outcomes from the engineering for one planet framework in 19 courses under 10 faculty members within four engineering departments to positively impact approximately 850 students at the university of utah. less
$10,000
Arizona Board of Regents On Behalf of Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ · 2022
To modify a core, second-year course that uses project-based learning as a vehicle to deliver engineering for one planet framework content to students across multiple engineering disciplines.
$10,000
Oregon Community Foundation · Portland, OR · 2022
To support the research for and production of the 2022 oregon capital scan, a series of reports by the university of oregon's lundquist center for entrepreneurship and innovation on access to capital for entrepreneurs i… read allTo support the research for and production of the 2022 oregon capital scan, a series of reports by the university of oregon's lundquist center for entrepreneurship and innovation on access to capital for entrepreneurs in oregon. less
$10,000
University of Maryland · College Park, MD · 2022
To integrate the engineering for one planet ("eop") framework content into required undergraduate courses with a goal of empowering students to act through project courses, increase awareness of environmentally responsi… read allTo integrate the engineering for one planet ("eop") framework content into required undergraduate courses with a goal of empowering students to act through project courses, increase awareness of environmentally responsible engineering issues throughout other courses, and weaving together a coherent eop message throughout the curriculum. less
$9,728
Villanova University · Villanova, PA · 2022
To plan to incorporate environmentally responsible engineering into their classes and assess the effectiveness of their method(s).
$9,696
Portland State University Foundation · Portland, OR · 2024
To gather a group of invention education practitioners to define the challenges that keep invention education from being integrated into the classroom
$5,000
Lords Education & Health Society · 2024
To develop and pilot a health innovation unit within two indian states and evaluate whether this reduces barriers to adopt innovations
$5,000
Root Division · San Francisco, CA · 2023
For general operating support.