Innovation inspiration

Stories, programs, and activities to spark your next great idea

Discover the mission at the heart of America's Innovation Agency and join the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. 

Are you an inventor or entrepreneur, or do you know an innovator deserving of recognition? Visit Honoring innovation to learn about programs, awards, and opportunities. 

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Spark their creative journeys

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Anyone can be an inventor at Camp Invention

It's never too early to start inventing—the National Inventors Hall of Fame offers programs like Camp Invention across the country for students from preschool through high school. 

Find a camp near you

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Role models for innovation

Every inventor and entrepreneur has a story to tell. In our Journeys of Innovation series, we take a deep dive into the challenges and breakthroughs that have molded our nation’s creative minds.

Read their stories

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Innovation in your everyday

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Sneak Peek of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Tour the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, located at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Preview the exhibits

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Where invention and America meet

Through our partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, visitors can see how innovation is woven through our nation’s history and contributes to our future.

Discover new inventors

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An inventor at dinner

The National Academy of Inventors includes more than 4,000 individual inventor members worldwide. You can request an invention ambassador to speak at your next event.

Request an ambassador

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From idea to reality

This Campus to Commerce video series from the National Academy of Inventors showcases the innovation process from the lab to the market. 

Watch the series

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Visionaries in STEM

The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation showcases recipients of the nation's highest honors in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Meet the laureates

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Events for everyone

We host events virtually and in-person across the country with our partners. Whether it's a webinar on the IP process or a panel of inspiring inventors, there's an event for you!

Find an event

Do you know an innovator or entrepreneur with an interesting story? Email us for the chance to see it featured!

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