The Lemelson Foundation’s mission is to improve lives through invention.

Our new address is: 2035 NW Front Avenue, Suite 501, Portland, OR 97209

We believe inventors will solve our biggest challenges and improve lives in communities in the United States and around the world.

“Sustainability describes fundamental changes in the ways we power our world and interact with the Earth and each other on an individual and societal level — a globally decarbonized society that is more equitable, hopeful, and just.”

Eric Lemelson
President, The Lemelson Foundation

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