National Academy of Inventors
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) is a nonprofit membership organization that links U.S. and international universities with governmental and non-profit research institutes, encompassing more than 300 institutions and over 4,600 individual members. Founded in 2010, it aims to recognize patentees from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, raise the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor students, and broaden public understanding of how inventions benefit society. Based in Tampa, Florida, the organization operates as a mid-sized nonprofit with a global network through its member institutions. It publishes two journals, Technology and Innovation and the Journal of the National Academy of Inventors. A notable recent development includes Saint James School of Medicine joining the Academy as a Member Institution in 2026.