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Do You Have the Right Answers to these Intellectual Property Questions?

In honor of World Intellectual Property Day, we put together a quick-reference guide on the role IP rights play in innovation and entrepreneurship.

How Dr. Gilda Barabino Plans To Make Science Accessible to All

Dr. Gilda Barabino, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, believes that science can solve the world’s greatest challenges.

ten years of I-Corps: the program that changed innovation

infrastructure support services: the behind-the-scenes secret to RADx

RADx partnerships speed new COVID testing

systems change: strategies to engage university collaborators for ecosystem transformation

Systems change can help university innovation ecosystems address challenges embedded into their structural foundations and shift to more positively impactful models.

the real-world value of industry-university partnership

From climate change to cancer treatment, the value of university-industry partnership leads to pioneering solutions to the world’s greatest problems.

rethinking pitch competitions: create value, not a spectacle

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups.

how early-stage entrepreneurs can access funding during COVID-19

We’ve unpacked how early-stage science- and technology-based entrepreneurs can access funding resources, and pivot to new opportunities in these challenging times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

the role universities play in startup ecosystem development

We explore the role universities play in regional ecosystem development, and how they can help level the playing field for all entrepreneurs.

how collaboration can improve entrepreneurship education

According to Tom Katona, collaboration in entrepreneurship education is similar to the process of building a successful startup team.

industry and university collaboration: how partnership drives innovation

Industry and university collaboration produces groundbreaking research and innovation that solves complex problems, drives economic growth, and creates a more skilled workforce.

Entrepreneurship Activities on Campus: Helping Students Leverage the Power of an Ecosystem

Faculty play a key role in helping students identify campus entrepreneurship activities that most align with their personal and professional interests.

Building a Better Startup Ecosystem: Strategies for Success

We highlight ways to establish and sustain a healthy startup ecosystem, from coordinating regional assets to accessing capital.