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.

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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.

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2025 Induction Event Highlights

We invited the world's brightest minds to celebrate our 2025 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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A group of National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees sit together on the stage during the Induction Ceremony
Pamela Marrone smiles and points to her name plaque in the Gallery of Icons
Barney Graham speaks with other Illumination Ceremony attendees at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Kerrie Holley smiles in front of the Gallery of Icons exhibit with his family
Jason McLellan speaks with another Illumination Ceremony attendee
A representative places the name of a historical Inductee into the Gallery of Icons exhibit
James Fujimoto and Eric Swanson chat before the National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Attendees of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony pause for a group photo
Rory Cooper and others smile before the start of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Two attendees of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony pause for a photograph before proceeding into the main hall
Richard Schatz presents his National Inventors Hall of Fame acceptance speech
Attendees of the Induction Ceremony stand for a round of applause
A representative receives the National Inventors Hall of Fame medal for a historical Inductee
Induction Ceremony attendees take a celebratory group photo in front of a glittering golden backdrop
Event attendees dance during the celebration held after the Induction Ceremony ends

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