Innovation Scholars
Launched in 2023, our two-year, full-time program offers a unique early career experience through an intellectually stimulating environment at the intersection of business and government.
Innovation Scholars have the opportunity to work with our network of blue-chip companies, innovative small businesses, and major foundations that support the nation’s long-term growth. They gain valuable real-world experience on cutting-edge issues and access the biggest thinkers in your field, including leaders in government and industry, located across the street from the White House.
Spotlight

On the Horizon: Gen Z’s Contribution to American Enterprise
Introducing “On the Horizon,” a new series from our Innovation Scholars exploring the signals and trends shaping the future of business and society.
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Solutions Bank
Our latest pilot is an AI-powered platform that provides business leaders with a curated repository of real-world, proven solutions to complex challenges, starting with childcare.
Meet the Scholars
Charles EdwardsInnovation Scholar
Kaycee IkeonuInnovation Scholar
Mac KiranInnovation Scholar
Clementine McLemoreInnovation Scholar
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Our Experts
The Incubator team works closely with Innovation Scholars.
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Latest Content
- Introducing “On the Horizon,” a new series from our Innovation Scholars exploring the signals and trends shaping the future of business and society.Innovation Scholar Moon Nguyen reflects on the transformative power of volunteerism and the journeys that inspire it.Failure, when viewed through the right lens, becomes a strategic asset. On this International Day for Failure, we reflect on how businesses have learned from setbacks, turning them into opportunities for growth and transformation.Meet Moon Nguyen and Melissa Mendizabal, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s first Innovation Scholars.












