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TOMMY Awards (Edison Innovation Awards)

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Overview

TOMMY Awards - Edison Innovation Awards

Overview: An award created by the Edison Innovation Foundation for distribution to candidates who have invented innovative products or services, especially those who have used innovation to benefit humanity, like Thomas Edison did.

Award Categories:

  • Edison TOMMY Humanitarian Award (recognizes humanitarian impact)

  • NMOE Edison Innovation Award (6 awards annually for young inventors)

  • Notre Dame Edison Innovation Award (1 award annually to graduate student or postdoctoral researcher)

  • NJIT Edison Innovation Award (2 awards annually - 1 student, 1 entrepreneur)

    • Eligibility:

  • No age, gender, or nationality limitations

  • Different categories may have specific eligibility (e.g., NJIT award for NJIT students or community entrepreneurs)

  • Young inventors, entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals

    • Focus Areas:

  • Innovation in science, technology, medicine, and related fields

  • Products and services that benefit humanity

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

  • Humanitarian contributions

    • Geographic Scope: National; some awards partnered with specific universities (Notre Dame, NJIT)

    Partner Organizations:

  • Intel

  • The National Gallery for America's Young Inventors

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

  • University of Notre Dame

  • Nexans (Gold Sponsor)

    • History: First TOMMY awards given by National Museum of Education through Innovator of the Year contest; continued for over 20 years. Edison Innovation Foundation has sponsored awards for 25+ years.

    Contact:

  • Email: info@thomasedison.org

  • Phone: 973-648-0500

  • Address: 1037 Raymond Blvd., Suite 340, Newark, New Jersey 07102

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    General Information:

  • Application process varies by specific TOMMY Award category

  • Contact Edison Innovation Foundation for category-specific requirements

    • Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • If you are a company or foundation interested in partnering with Edison Innovation Foundation to sponsor your own TOMMY award, reach out to info@thomasedison.org

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