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$50K-$500K
The Lemelson Foundation supports programs in Kenya focused on invention education, invention-based entrepreneurship, and climate action. Existing data indicates typical grant sizes of $50K-$500K. The opportunity is relevant for organizations building STEM-based invention education, supporting invention-driven businesses from incubation to market, or using innovation to address climate change in Kenya and East Africa.
Invention Education
Developing STEM-based invention education.
Invention & Entrepreneurship
Supporting ecosystems for invention-based businesses from incubation to market.
Climate Action
Leveraging the tools of invention and innovation to address climate change.
Invention-based enterprises creating scalable technology for the poor
Reporting support, capacity building, peer learning network
Confirm current funding cycle is open. Review reporting burden. Check geographic restrictions.
Applicants should clearly align their work to one of the stated focus areas: invention education, invention and entrepreneurship, or climate action. Be specific about how the project fits Kenya or East Africa and, if relevant, how funding in the $50K-$500K range would be used.
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Deploying
Multiple grantees across Africa