Hosted by the Lemelson-MIT Program

The $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize recognizes individuals who translate their ideas into inventions that improve the world in which we live.

The Lemelson-MIT Prize is awarded annually to outstanding mid-career inventors, who have developed a patented product or process of significant value to society, which has been adopted for practical use, or has a high probability of being adopted.

You might know a candidate to nominate for this award. Feel free to add individuals who may be a good fit to this Google Form and we’ll follow up.

Nominations for the Lemelson-MIT Prize are due November 30, 2016. If you already have a colleague in mind, you can start your nomination here.

Additional information about the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize is available here.