Innovation Enterprise
91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame
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honoring and celebrating florida's inventors
By encouraging discovery, the supports a culture of creativity that fuels innovation, drives economic growth, and encourages investment in 91ÉçÇø. The 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame is a state-wide initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating 91ÉçÇø inventors whose achievements have significantly advanced the quality of life for all Americans.
Inductees of the 91ÉçÇø Hall of Fame
are selected annually through a nomination process open to all inventors (living or deceased) in the state of 91ÉçÇø. The nominations are reviewed by a Selection Committee made up of distinguished experts in relevant fields of innovation. Inventors who are inducted into the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame are recognized at an annual ceremony, where their achievements are honored and their influence on society acknowledged and celebrated.
Annual Induction Ceremony & Gala
The recognizes the distinguished contributions of the newly inducted class to the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame. In partnership with generous sponsors, the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame Annual Induction Ceremony brings together members from the innovation communities in 91ÉçÇø as well as across the United States to celebrate these esteemed inductees.
91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
As part of the vibrant innovation ecosystem, the showcases engaging exhibits of the Inductees and their inventions. The collection includes original patented inventions and replicated patents from early 91ÉçÇø inventors like John Gorrie, the original creator of air conditioning and ice making; as well as Thomas Edison, the father of modern invention who created such items as the incandescent light bulb, the storage battery, and the phonograph—which was the first to record and play sound.
IGNITE Program
is a trailblazing outreach program that teaches K-12 students how to be creative problem solvers, strategic thinkers, and innovators. It is designed to give students the knowledge and tools they need to cultivate an innovation mindset—and build life and career skills for their future. IGNITE brings together the collective power of the world-class innovators in the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame, as well as the vibrant innovation community throughout the State of 91ÉçÇø. Through hands-on activities, exciting classes, innovation challenges, mentoring, and more, IGNITE can help young innovators IGNITE their own spark within.