The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation

Together, we honor the newest National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees.

Each year, we welcome a new class of Inductees who have made exceptional contributions to society. Hosted in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and our sponsors, our Induction event gives you the opportunity to celebrate alongside the world’s foremost inventors.

Meet Our New Inductee Class

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As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy an array of benefits while supporting the future of innovation in our country. Join top corporations, organizations and intellectual property leaders in recognizing the world’s greatest innovators.

2023 Induction sponsor benefits

2022 Induction Event Highlights

We invited the world's brightest minds to celebrate our 2022 Inductees, their achievements and their lasting impact.

Our black-tie dinner, awards ceremony and Innovation Celebration After Party were held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Attendees heard inspirational stories and made countless extraordinary memories.

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Relive the best and brightest moments

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The 2022 National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductee class poses together for a group photo after the Induction Ceremony
Five people pause to take a photo together in front of a logo backdrop before the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Lonnie Johnson speaks onstage at a podium during the National Inventors Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony
National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees and sponsors sit together during the Induction Ceremony dinner
Art Fry, Danica McKellar, and Rox Anderson pose for a group photo in front of a gold curtain after the Induction Ceremony
National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees and sponsors sit at tables during the Induction Ceremony dinner
Eraka Bath places a nameplate for Patricia Bath into the Gallery of Icons™ during the 2022 Illumination Ceremony
Peter Wurman smiles next to his nameplate in the Gallery of Icons™ at the Hall of Fame Illumination Ceremony

2022 Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Entrepreneur Sponsor — $50,000

Visionary Sponsors — $25,000

Honor Sponsors — $10,000

Inspire Sponsors — $5,000

Challenge Sponsors — $2,500