Our Annual Induction Event is the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation
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.
Partner with us today and confirm your presence at Induction
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 honoring and recognizing the world’s greatest innovators.
2019 Induction Event Highlights
We invited the world’s brightest minds to celebrate our 2019 Inductees, their achievements and their lasting impact.
Our black-tie dinner, awards ceremony and Innovation Celebration After Party were held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Attendees heard inspirational stories and experienced countless unforgettable moments.
Relive the best and brightest moments
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Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Entrepreneur Sponsor — $50,000
Qualcomm
Visionary Sponsor — $25,000
PhRMA
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Honor Sponsors — $10,000
AgroFresh
Bullard
Corning
The Amos E. Joel Young Inventors Endowment
North Carolina State University
Red Point Digital (RPD)
Sony
Inspire Sponsors — $5,000
ExxonMobil
Marconi
Micron
Schwegman
Thompson Coburn LLP
Ungerboeck
Challenge Sponsors — $2,500
AIPLA
Lisle M. Buckingham Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Finnegan
International Society for Optics and Photonics
Ruth & Donald Keck
Ocean Tomo
Russ and Phyllis Slifer
University of British Columbia
Dr. Jim West
