National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors is proud to announce the 2024 class of Fellow inductees! This distinguished group includes 170 exceptional inventors hailing from 135 research universities, governmental and non-profit research institutions worldwide. Together, they hold more than 5,000 U.S. patents, with their groundbreaking research spanning across various disciplines. The 2024 cohort of Fellows exemplifies the Academy’s belief that groundbreaking innovation knows no bounds and inventors can be found everywhere. This is evident in the fact that the honorees represent 39 U.S. states, 12 countries, and 43% identify as underrepresented inventors. These exceptional inventors will be honored at the 14th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Inventors, taking place June 23-26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Join us in celebrating these trailblazing innovators. Learn more about the Fellows Class of 2024: https://bit.ly/41wphZf

Applications are now open for the Genspiration Prize! This prestigious opportunity invites universities and K-12 invention competition organizations to showcase their top student innovators. Undergraduate and K-12 students participating in NAI’s Student Showcase are eligible to compete for this exciting prize. Award recipients will receive a cash prize and national recognition for their innovative contributions! Learn about eligibility and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNGFptNF #Students #Invention #Innovation #GenspirationPrize

Are you or someone you know leading groundbreaking innovation? Nominations for NAI Senior Membership are now open. This distinguished honor recognizes remarkable contributions to innovation at #NAIMemberInstitutions on a national level. To learn more about the Senior Member program and review our nomination criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/4gEGcOe #inventor #discovery #innovator #innovation #academicresearch #invention #research

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a new year filled with inspiration and innovation. https://lnkd.in/ek2nCq37

Thank you to NAI Board Member and The University of Georgia’s Dr. Karen Burg, FNAI, for representing the Academy at the inaugural PMU-NAI International Patent Award Ceremony held at #NAIMemberInstitution Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. The Academy is honored to partner with PMU on this award celebrating phenomenal inventors from around the world. To learn more about the PMU-NAI International Patent Award and the inaugural winners, visit: https://ow.ly/Oryf50UuhKO #innovation #invention #patents

Applications for the national a2 Pilot Awards competition are now open! This program offers funding for groundbreaking projects that leverage #AI to enhance aging and dementia care. Focussing on translation, commercialization, and real-world impact, the a2 Pilot Awards provide the opportunity to advance your #research while accessing resources and expertise from the nation’s leading AI and aging collaboratories. Don’t miss this chance to bring your ideas to life and accelerate their impact! Learn more and submit your application by January 15: https://ow.ly/Rqa350UtQ1A #artificialintelligence #innovation #invention | a2 Collective | a2PilotAwards.ai National Institute on Aging (NIA) The Johns Hopkins University MassAITC University of Massachusetts Amherst The Penn AI and Tech Collaboratory for Healthy Aging University of Pennsylvania

Revolutionary treatments for rare genetic diseases are being made at institutions like #NAIMemberInstitution the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and research collaborator Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio). Learn more about AskBio's work in the latest episode of From Campus to Commerce from the National Academy of Inventors and the USPTO! Founded by UNC Researcher Dr. Jude Samulski, FNAI and Sheila Mikhail, J.D., AskBio’s technology is making significant strides in the treatment of complex disorders including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Watch here!: https://bit.ly/49IEatd #innovation #invention #Duchennemusculardystrophy #DMD #spinalmuscularatrophy #SMA

Save the the date for the NAI’s 14th Annual Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia! This premier event brings together visionaries and innovators to share ideas, foster collaboration, and celebrate groundbreaking advancements in innovation. Join us June 23-26, 2025 as we move Forward Together: Innovating with Purpose! Registration opens January 14th, 2025. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Kr4a50Utuzq #NAI2025 #innovation #Invention

#NAIMemberInstitution the New Jersey Institute of Technology Center for Translational Research (CTR) recently held its CTR Workshop on Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer in Translational Research! The event brought together professionals in academia and industry to discuss processes in licensing, enterprise development, and #techtransfer. The event included a Distinguished Keynote presentation from the USPTO's Elizabeth Dougherty, HonNAI; a distinguished panel session on translational research and tech transfer processes in academic and industry; as well as breakout sessions for attendee questions and networking. Translational research is a crucial component of creating a thriving innovation ecosystem, and we're thrilled to see our Member Institutions fostering a collaborative culture through workshops like this. Congratulations NJIT on hosting such a phenomenal event! #innovation #invention

We are excited to share the newest issue of our journal, Technology & Innovation: Artificial Intelligence Education! This new issue focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) education, highlighting the transformative role of AI and machine learning in modern society and stressing the importance of integrating AI education from K-12 to higher learning institutions to equip future learners with essential skills. The issue contains a range of articles exploring AI's impact on education, business, and society, emphasizing innovative curricula, large AI models, and the ethical implications of AI in various sectors. The special issue aims to inspire and promote AI education through these efforts, creating a foundation for a workforce prepared to thrive in an AI-driven future. See the newest issue here! https://bit.ly/3ZyNg7a #innovation #invention #academic #AI #artificialintelligence #education #learning #NAITI #NAI #NationalAcademyofInventors