National Academy of Inventors

Nominations are open for the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows! Do you know an inventor whose work is shaping the future? Nominate them for the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to innovators. NAI Fellows are recognized for: • Pioneering patents and licensing •…

Nominations are open for the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows! Do you know an inventor whose work is shaping the future? Nominate them for the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to innovators. NAI Fellows are recognized for: • Pioneering patents and licensing •…

Nominations are open for the 2025 Class of NAI Fellows! Do you know an inventor whose work is shaping the future? Nominate them for the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to innovators. NAI Fellows are recognized for: • Pioneering patents and licensing •…

Technical Note: The Design and Verification of an Inter-Socket Skin Temperature Sensor: In this article of Technology and Innovation, Derek J. Lura et. al detail the development and validation of a 12 sensor intra-socket residual limb skin temperature sensor, with internal data…

At #NAI2025, we had the distinct privilege of presenting the Yogi and Lovely Goswami Award in Energy and Sustainability to Martin Green, Scientia Professor at University of New South Wales, Sydney and Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics. Newly…

At #NAI2025, it was our privilege to present Louis DeRidder, Medical Engineering & Medical Physics PhD Candidate at #NAIMemberInstitutions @MIT and @Harvard, the Dr. Barry Bercu Biomedical University Inventor Prize for his invention, CLAUDIA. CLAUDIA is a new closed-loop drug…

During our 14th Annual Conference, we were thrilled to recognize some of the nation’s leading young inventors through the presentation of the Genspiration Prize. The Genspiration Prize was established by the Genspiration Foundation in partnership with the NAI to honor phenomenal…

Congratulations to #NAIMemberInstitution @TuftsUniversity, the recipient of the 2025 NAI Chapter of Excellence Award! The NAI Chapter of Excellence Award was established to honor exceptional NAI Chapters for their outstanding contributions to fostering innovation and the spirit…

The Sentinel Award highlights individuals and organizations whose actions and support ensure that the mission of the National Academy of Inventors will continue far into the future. This year at #NAI2025, we were honored to present the Sentinel Award to avid supporters of the…

Congratulations to Sudeep Sarkar, FNAI, Recipient of the 2025 NAI Founder's Award. The NAI is honored to present the 2025 Founder's Award to Sudeep Sarkar, Interim Dean of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing at #NAIMemberInstitution…

Support the Next Generation of Inventors This #SocialMediaGivingDay, join the National Academy of Inventors in empowering future change makers through our Student Showcase, a program designed to celebrate exceptional student inventors and which serves as the premier arena to…

We’re heading to Los Angeles! The 2026 National Academy of Inventors Annual Conference is coming to the City of Angels June 1–4, 2026 — with #NAIMemberInstitution the University of Southern California (@USC) as our Host Sponsor, alongside our incredible partners and supporters.…

Adjustable-Volume Prosthetic Interfaces: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes In this issue of T&I, Tyler D. Klenow et. al review and analyze the clinical outcomes of adjustable-volume prosthetic interfaces. They assess 26 studies and synthesize…

Catch the moments that made #NAI2025 unforgettable! Photos from our 14th Annual Conference are available now in our online gallery. Relive your favorite moments from #NAI2025, including the exciting panels, keynote sessions, and more! See the full gallery here:…

Pictures from our 14th Annual Conference are now available in our gallery. From the insightful panels to the induction ceremonies, download and relive your favorite moments from #NAI2025! Check out the full gallery: ow.ly/6LWA50WioKw #Innovation #Invention

Last evening, we were proud to induct the newest class of NAI Fellows into the Academy. The highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, this distinction recognizes a lifetime of innovation, impact, and leadership in invention. These scholars have not only…

Last evening came to an exciting close as we highlighted the spirit of innovation with our Forward Together Gala and the 2025 State of the Academy address, presented by NAI President Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI. We celebrated outstanding achievements, shared future plans, and…

We’re proud to share that #NAIMemberInstitution the University of Southern California (@USC) will serve as the Host Sponsor for the 2026 NAI Annual Conference—coming to Los Angeles, CA, June 1st - June 4th, 2026! Unveiled during our celebratory Gala at #NAI2025, this exciting…