Aspire Climatetech

Introducing the Spring 2025 cohort—these 14 seed-stage startups are working on important climate solutions.

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Creative Funding Sources

Aspire mentor Brian Kerns offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs seeking funds in the current landscape.

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A View From Washington

Trying to parse the federal policy changes? Join our VIA Learning Series with experts Leslee Gilbert and Ashley Huderson.

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Five Essential IP Resources

VentureWell’s Megan Aanstoos shares the intellectual property resources that every innovator needs to know.

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DEBUT Challenge

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2025 Rose Rock Ascend Cohort

Meet the 14 energy startups that will prepare for investment in a program powered by VentureWell and Rose Rock Bridge.

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We envision a world in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s most difficult problems.

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We foster collaboration among the best minds from research labs, classrooms, and beyond to advance innovation and entrepreneurship education and to provide unique opportunities for STEM students and researchers to fully realize their potential to improve the world.

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