Hispanic inventors and entrepreneurs
Read our stories about Hispanic innovators
National Hispanic Heritage Month, held each year from September 15 - October 15, celebrates Hispanic cultures and heritage, while recognizing the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to society.
These stories of Hispanic inventors and entrepreneurs and the challenges they overcame —including immigration, starting (and restarting) from scratch, learning English, and facing loss and even natural disasters— are part of our monthly Journeys of Innovation series about innovators who have made a positive difference in the world. We hope they will inspire you to bring your ideas to fruition.
When self-taught inventors rally a community Full Story >
Dr. Norma Alcantar's journey with cacti and the women who inspired her Full Story >
A struggle for reliable and low-cost energy in Puerto Rico Full Story >
A chemical engineer and entrepreneur uses artificial intelligence to help others develop greener chemicals Full Story >
Johnny Pacheco founded Fania Records in 1964 and created the Latin music and dance sensation that came to be known, simply, as “salsa.” Full Story >