Inclusive entrepreneurship

Topics

the life-saving impact of designing for diversity

advancing equity in innovation and entrepreneurship: creating inclusive spaces and building confidence

what the patent gap tells us about diversity in innovation

advancing equity in I&E programs through authentic outreach and mentorship

expanding equity in STEM innovation: showcasing female founders of color

We’re showcasing some of the VentureWell-supported female founders of color who are ascending to new heights in STEM innovation and entrepreneurship.

illuminating Black women engineers: unsung champions of innovation

In honor of Juneteenth and International Women in Engineering Day, we are celebrating Black women engineers who developed innovative breakthroughs.

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.

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.

how technology transfer offices can close the gender engagement gap

As more technology transfer offices work to close the gender engagement gap, we outline some best practices to help administrators enhance their efforts.

Leveling the Playing Field in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

How can faculty help cultivate a diverse pipeline of science and technology innovators through entrepreneurship education?

Creating Collective Impact: How Faculty Change Agents Can Develop Effective Networks

Collective impact is one framework we’re integrating into our work with faculty in order to tackle complex problems, such as equity and student success.

Big Ideas in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Emerging Trends to Watch in 2018

We identified five big ideas in innovation and entrepreneurship taking shape in the coming year.

Faculty Favorites: 10 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Resources

Our faculty grantees selected their favorite innovation and entrepreneurship resources, from entrepreneurial mindset to the latest trends in innovation.

Shattering the Glass Ceiling in the I&E Ecosystem

Women are having a profound influence in I&E, but much work remains for women to have the opportunities to make an impact.

Going to Scale: The Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

Entrepreneurship education enables student innovators to turn societal challenges into opportunities for economically scalable solutions.

Faculty Spotlight: Grant Warner

Howard University’s Grant Warner helped deploy campus-wide programming in innovation, guiding students through the process of founding technology startups.

Fishing in a Dry Pond: Ecosystem Development and Inclusive Entrepreneurship

How Innovation & Entrepreneurship Will Change in 2017

As we kick off 2017, there is no doubt that entrepreneurship is flourishing. Here are five emerging areas that deserve deeper attention in the coming year.

Mentoring Initiatives for Underrepresented Students

Mentoring expert Becky Wai-Ling Packard shares insights on how to design an effective mentoring initiative.

Three Things We Can Do to Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

Science- and technology-based innovation and entrepreneurship is rightly seen as a fundamental driver of American prosperity, but underrepresentation of women and people of color occurs along every step of the I&E process.