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Kory Murphy: A Legacy Defined by One Play and a Life of Innovation
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A Champion for Sustainability
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Making STEM Education More Inclusive for Emerging Entrepreneurs
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Invention and Entrepreneurship Initiative
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Making STEM Education More Inclusive for Emerging Entrepreneurs
Five attributes that innovation and entrepreneurship programs should cultivate
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Kory Murphy: A Legacy Defined by One Play and a Life of Innovation
Thirty years ago, Kory Murphy’s life took a pivotal turn on a football field in Hawaii.
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Recharging the Electric Vehicle Industry
Siblings Steven (left) and Zora Chung (right) co-founded technology company ReJoule. This sustainable startup is building a circular economy for EV batteries from the ground up How do you make a critically important sustainable industry even more sustainable? For electric vehicles, one of the challenges is the sustainable source itself — the lithium-ion battery. Although…
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Invent Oregon
Nurturing innovation through empowering collegiate inventors and entrepreneurs in Oregon
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Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators
From sustainability to health to entertainment, these inventors are pushing boundaries and improving lives and livelihoods
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Embracing Black Ingenuity: Beyond Black History Month
Each February brings me a deeper appreciation for Black History Month. Yet, alongside this admiration, I can’t help but grapple with mixed feelings. We dedicate a mere 28 days to honoring the remarkable achievements of Black individuals in American history. Despite the community events and workplace discussions, Black History Month often feels like a mere…
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Inventing for Sustainability
Inventors and startups are increasingly focusing on innovation that protects the planet. The challenges to our environment and to the health of our ecosystems are many. This National Inventors’ Day, we’re showcasing the inventors and entrepreneurs — both young and established — who are devising novel and sustainable solutions to the problems they see in…
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Sparking Imagination, Empowering Ingenuity
Why We Must Celebrate and Support the Inventive Spirit A message from Rob Schneider, Executive Director, The Lemelson Foundation National Inventors’ Day, observed annually on February 11th, serves as a reminder of the transformative power of human ingenuity. It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the individuals who dare to challenge the status quo, who…
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Mentorship in STEM and Invention Education
These ten educators are empowering teachers and the rising generation of inventors and innovators.
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Impact Incubation Industry
What all accelerators and funders should know to overcome the challenges to being a successful social impact incubator In the field of social impact entrepreneurship, incubators and accelerators play a critical role. Without them, countless innovative ideas to solve sustainable development challenges would remain just that — ideas without tangible impact. And many entrepreneurs in…
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Villgro Africa
Helping incubate and scale innovative healthcare startups in Africa Established in Kenya in 2015, Villgro Africa is an incubator and impact investor supporting innovative solutions for accessible and affordable healthcare across the continent. By offering early-stage medtech startups a personalized incubation experience, Villgro Africa helps them navigate the African startup ecosystem, scale their ideas and…
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Building Climate Innovation Opportunities in Africa
Next month, at COP 28, leaders from across the globe will meet to take action toward the biggest issues in climate change, including financing for Africa. The continent is at the forefront of the world’s most acute climate disasters, yet it receives just 4.7% of total global climate financing — a fraction of the US$2.7…
