The National Inventors Hall of Fame™ honors the women and men responsible for the great technological advances that make human, social and economic progress possible.

Each year, the Selection Committee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation selects inventors for induction. These are selected from a field of people nominated by peers and the public. The Selection Committee includes representatives from the leading national scientific and technical organizations.

Browse our database of inventors and inventions, find information about the induction process and locate inventions within the invention channels.

In addition, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award annually honors individuals who have made significant contributions to invention and the American system of intellectual property protection.  View past recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.