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customer interviews: tips, do’s, and don’ts

the six biggest challenges faced by student entrepreneurs

We fund some of the nation’s top university students dedicating their time to inventing something new. Here are the top six challenges they typically face.

3 strategies to cultivate comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems

During our first virtualOPEN conference, we gathered expert panelists to discuss the best strategies for cultivating healthy and robust entrepreneurship ecosystems.

instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in Native American communities: q&a with Wendy Westbroek of Salish Kootenai College

Learn how VentureWell faculty grantee, Wendy Westbroek, is driven to increase STEM engagement and success in Native American communities.

eliminating harmful pesticides from farming: q&a with Adam Stager from E-Team, TRIC Robotics

Adam Stager of E-Team, TRIC Robotics, is working to eliminate pesticides from farming to protect workers and the environment.

how to strengthen IP education in university ecosystems

earth day, everyday: profile of E-Team, MITO Material Solutions

For Earth Day, we’re celebrating E-Team grantee, MITO Material Solutions, for bringing environmentally-responsible principles into manufacturing.

the show must go on: what we learned from producing our first virtual conference

Looking to put together a virtual conference? We outline how we produced virtualOPEN to help you plan your online event.

empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs: q&a with Kenneth McLeod from Binghamton University, SUNY

Faculty grantee, Dr. Kenneth McLeod from Binghamton University, SUNY, creates opportunities to teach first-year students to find their path through entrepreneurship.

COVID-19 can’t stop us: behind-the-scenes of virtualOPEN 2020

Due to the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19, we transformed our annual in-person conference into our first-ever virtualOPEN live event. Take a look behind-the-scenes.

innovating infection prevention: five startups slowing the spread of disease worldwide

rethinking water in the age of climate change

These E-Teams are part of a new generation of ventures that are rethinking how society uses, manages, and protects water in the age of climate change.

from cast-off to startup: using the waste stream in the classroom

Universities are not merely places for learning about the problems created by our waste stream—they are places for demonstrating real-world solutions.

using engineering design to solve global health issues: q&a with Ann Saterbak from Duke University

Ann Saterbak from Duke University shares her teaching perspectives on helping students use engineering design to tackle global health challenges.

preventing the spread of germs on public transportation: q&a with Wyatt Dike from E-Team, VertX Advertising

Wyatt Dike of E-Team, VertX Advertising, is developing antimicrobial coatings for use in public transportation that double as advertising space.

why science matters and how government can amplify its impact

The Day One initiative focuses on opportunities for the science and tech community to inform nonpartisan agenda-setting on critical issues in the US.

navigating the rules and risks of startup crowdfunding

We highlight what crowdfunding is and what startups need to know before jumping into high-stakes opportunities, which can spell trouble down the line.

celebrating 10 women redefining the face of invention

In honor of National Inventors’ Day, we’re showcasing 10 women innovators we’ve supported to motivate and inspire tomorrow’s female inventors.