Lemelson Early Inventor Prize

The Lemelson Early Inventor Prize is awarded to outstanding young inventors participating in Society Affiliate Fairs, recognizing innovative projects that address community challenges. The prize provides a modest monetary reward to acknowledge inventive work by young students, including those who developed devices like PillBot that assist in real-world health tasks. The award highlights youth-led engineering and technology projects and encourages continued innovation.

Monetary prize of $100 for each recipient; recognition within the Society Affiliate Fairs community.

Open to middle school participants presenting innovative projects at Society Affiliate Fairs in the United States.

Participation in Society Affiliate Fairs leads to consideration for the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize.