The power of invention

Improving lives around the world

Invention is key to addressing our most important local and global challenges. From growing food sustainably to tackling health issues to creating sources of affordable and cleaner energy, invention improves lives and fosters more resilient economies.

Invention Spotlight

SMILE-100 System

A thermography device that helps detect early signs of breast cancer.

Ergonomic Dual Surface Wheelchair Push Rim

A wheelchair that relieves stress on the user’s upper body.

Food Preservative Sachet

A small packet that extends a fruit’s shelf life by threefold.

Hydrogen Conversion Kit

A kit that converts any gasoline-burning engine into one that burns zero-carbon hydrogen instead.

Impact Invention

The Foundation supports invention focused on problems worth solving. Impact inventions result in new solutions with positive social impact, that lead to financially viable and environmentally responsible products and businesses that transform lives at scale.

Faces of Invention

Impact inventors come from all ages and places, creating inventions as unique as their backgrounds. They see a challenge — whether global, local or personal — and are inspired to find a solution.

Jessie Garcia

Detecting potential concussions with head impact indicator

Katia Avila Pineda

Helping diabetes patients monitor foot health

Maria Artunduaga

Providing technological solutions for at-home respiratory diagnostics

Juan Valentin

Using invention education to teach K-12 students intellectual property

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Find additional information on impact invention here.

Inventors’ Voices

Hear from more inventors, innovators and thought leaders on our Medium channel.