In 1965, Gordon Moore predicted the doubling of components on an integrated circuit every 18 months. From careful observation of an emerging trend, Moore extrapolated that computing would dramatically increase in power, and decrease in relative cost, at an exponential pace. This observation concisely describes the technological transformation of the past 50 years. 

With the creation of the ten-year fellowship, we supported breakthrough inventions to accelerate progress for the next 50 years.

"The Moore Inventor Fellowship recognizes the power of innovation to solve problems and reimagine our world.”

Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., President
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Our goal was to partner with host institutions to invest in young inventor scientists and their inventions, to allow awardees to focus on their inventions, creating the scientific and technological revolutions of the future. Learn more about the 2016201720182019, 2020, 202120222023, and 2024 Moore Inventor Fellows and their inventions. We will be announcing the final cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows in late September 2025.

If you are a Moore Inventor Fellow (or working with one) please contact the Moore Foundation grant lead listed in your grant agreement or within the grantee portal.

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