Thomas Edison didn’t just invent the lightbulb — he invented the idea that relentless innovation changes the world. New Jersey took Edison’s idea and ran with it. Today, New Jersey’s industry leaders, government laboratories, and higher education institutions are driving the next great American revolution — one patent, one breakthrough, one world-changing idea at a time.

Celebrate with us on November 19, 2026 as the Research & Development Council of New Jersey gathers to honor the inventors leading the way.