The Future of Laundry

E-Team and Aspire alumnus Ultropia is revolutionizing the laundry space with ultrasonic technology that uses less water and energy.

Founder mental health isn’t a trivial issue—it’s a critical factor in startup outcomes, advises VentureWell’s Tricia Compas-Markman.

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

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

Be part of a groundbreaking program empowering early-stage ventures to drive the future of the blue economy.

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Five Essential IP Resources

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

Now open to undergrad student teams working on solutions to unmet health and clinical problems—$190,000 in prizes!

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VentureWell is on a mission to cultivate a pipeline of inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges and to create lasting impact.

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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$30.3M+

in Grants Awarded by VentureWell

1,300+

Institutions Have Participated in Our Programs

19,000+

Early-Stage Innovators Trained by VentureWell

$7.2B+

in Follow-On Funding Raised by Early-Stage Ventures We Supported

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Reskilling: READI Is Gamifying Workforce Training Through a Virtual Reality Learning Platform

Elissa Russell, CEO and founder of READI, and Timesha Brooks, COO of READI, share their unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the E-Team Program.

From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety

Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program.

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Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

For early-stage ventures driving the future of the blue economy.
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DEBUT

With $190,000 in prizes, a competition for undergrad student teams working on solutions to health and clinical problems.
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The Future of Laundry

E-Team and Aspire alumnus Ultropia is revolutionizing the laundry space with ultrasonic technology that uses less water and energy.

Practical Strategies for Healthier Startup Cultures

Founder mental health isn’t a trivial issue—it’s a critical factor in startup outcomes, advises VentureWell’s Tricia Compas-Markman.

Aspire Climatetech

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

Creative Funding Sources

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

Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

Be part of a groundbreaking program empowering early-stage ventures to drive the future of the blue economy.

Five Essential IP Resources

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

DEBUT Challenge

Now open to undergrad student teams working on solutions to unmet health and clinical problems—$190,000 in prizes!

Our Vision

Early-Stage Innovators

Faculty Initiatives

I&E Networks

$30.3M+

1,300+

19,000+

$7.2B+

Check out our blog

Ideas & Impact

Reskilling: READI Is Gamifying Workforce Training Through a Virtual Reality Learning Platform

From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety

Events & Opportunities

Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

DEBUT

funders & partners

The Future of Laundry

E-Team and Aspire alumnus Ultropia is revolutionizing the laundry space with ultrasonic technology that uses less water and energy.

Practical Strategies for Healthier Startup Cultures

Founder mental health isn’t a trivial issue—it’s a critical factor in startup outcomes, advises VentureWell’s Tricia Compas-Markman.

Aspire Climatetech

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

Creative Funding Sources

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

Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

Be part of a groundbreaking program empowering early-stage ventures to drive the future of the blue economy.

Five Essential IP Resources

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

DEBUT Challenge

Now open to undergrad student teams working on solutions to unmet health and clinical problems—$190,000 in prizes!

Our Vision

Early-Stage Innovators

Faculty Initiatives

I&E Networks

$30.3M+

1,300+

19,000+

$7.2B+

Check out our blog

Ideas & Impact

Reskilling: READI Is Gamifying Workforce Training Through a Virtual Reality Learning Platform

From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety

Events & Opportunities

Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

DEBUT

funders & partners

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