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Lemelson Foundation invention-based enterprise funding

Status

Paused by the funder

The route in is via a Lemelson-funded intermediary programme such as VentureWell rather than direct application.

Paused by the funder
Amount
Not published

Funds mostly flow through intermediaries and partner programmes rather than direct open calls to companies

Funder

The Lemelson Foundation

private · supranational

Deadline: Closed — The Foundation does not run a general open application for startups. It funds through partner programmes and invited proposals.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Invention-based enterprises with environmental and social impact

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.lemelson.org/are-you-eligible/

"The Foundation accepts grant proposals by invitation. However, if you review our approach and criteria and determine that your organization may potentially align, you may fill out an inquiry form."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.lemelson.org

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