February 16th is observed annually as Innovation Day, a holiday that recognizes creativity and the persistent search for knowledge that enables innovation in countries around the world. At this very moment, some of the most daunting challenges faced by humanity are quietly being worked on by young people who have decided to follow their dreams and pursue careers in technology and other innovation-driven industries.

This day allows all of us to give a big hand to these individuals and encourage them to keep pushing against the margins of what is possible and what is deemed impossible. Humanity can solve its problems, as long as people are willing to embrace innovation.

The History of Innovation Day

This holiday was created a few years ago by the Society of Chemical Industry and The Science History Institute. They established this holiday to specifically show appreciation for those creators who have made innovative discoveries or who have created the next significant piece of technology that propelled society forward. This day is also seen as an opportunity to encourage the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.

The Greatest Innovators of All Time

If you search online for a list of the greatest innovators of all time, you’re likely to find a multitude of different lists with various individuals on them. That’s because no one can truly agree on who the greatest innovators of all time are. That’s why we’ve decided to create our own list of who we consider to be the greatest innovators of all time. Let’s look at them below.

• Thomas Edison
• Benjamin Franklin
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Marie Curie
• The Wright Brothers
• Richard Feynman
• Bill Gates

Observing Innovation Day

One way we think people should observe this holiday is by taking time out of their busy schedules to learn about the innovators of modern society. These are the men and women who pushed big ideas that helped society reach new heights.

There are plenty of books on this subject that people can read about these innovators, and we sincerely hope that people read some of these books on this day. This is also a good day for people to encourage young individuals to pursue careers in STEM or other areas of innovation.

This is also a good day for people to tap into their own innovation to see if they can create the next big invention. And as always, people are encouraged to spread the word about this holiday using the hashtag #InnovationDay on social media.