Celebrating Innovation.
A world where inventors are celebrated, their ideas protected, and innovation drives positive change for society.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
How We Empower Inventors ?
The Inventors Foundation is an international non-profit organization based in Silicon Valley dedicated to honoring creativity, educating about intellectual property, and empowering innovators worldwide.
Celebrating inventors, boosting engagement, protecting innovation.
Too often, inventors' vital role in the patenting process goes unrecognized, leaving them undervalued and harder to engage. The Foundation provides an independent platform that celebrates inventors publicly through the Inventorium Awards, benchmarking programs, and storytelling. By valuing inventors in meaningful ways, we help companies strengthen collaboration, increase invention disclosures, and protect innovations that shape the future.
Vision
A world where inventors are celebrated, their ideas protected, and innovation drives positive change for society.
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Celebrate Inventors
Public recognition through awards and storytelling
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Protect Innovation
Elevating the role of inventors in IP strategy
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Educate & Engage
Podcast, benchmarking and
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Build Impact
Strengthening collaboration & disclosure
IP Tech Show
Discover the Future of Intellectual Property Technology
The IP Tech Show is a curated demo series showcasing innovative platforms built for today’s IP professionals. Explore how AI, automation, analytics, and next-generation tools are improving the way patents are created, managed, analyzed, and protected.
Through live product demonstrations and real-world use cases, discover practical solutions from technology innovators and gain insights into the future of IP technology.
Explore the tools shaping the future of intellectual property.
2025 HONOREES
Sparks – Stories of Innovation
Sparks is our vodcast where inventors, innovators, and IP experts share their journeys. From the first spark of an idea to world-changing impact, discover the stories that power innovation.
Inventor and Invention-Focused Conversations
Hosted for inventors and the IP ecosystem, giving authentic insights from people who’ve lived the journey.
Global Perspective
Featuring innovators from around the world, across industries and cultures.
Spotlight on Recognition
Celebrates award-winning inventors and the impact their creations have on society.
Deep Dive into IP Strategies
Not just invention stories, but also how intellectual property protects and powers them.
CALIBRATE - ENHANCING IP EXCELLENCE
Smarter Patent Development, Stronger Outcomes
Calibrate is a set of benchmarking initiatives designed to identify and share effective best practices in inventor recognition and intellectual property development.
Be a Guest on Sparks Podcast
Have a story, breakthrough, or bold idea to share?
Join us on Sparks and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Upcoming events
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Inventor Recognition Survey - Now Open!
The Inventors Foundation is excited to launch our Inventor Recognition Survey, a benchmarking initiative designed to re-think how inventors are recognized for their patented contributions.
Too often, recognition programs are built around inventors — not with them. We’re changing that by going straight to the source.