impact

For over 20 years, VentureWell has developed and provided forward-thinking programming and generous grants to build a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship community in support of inventors and innovators globally. To date, nearly 800 ventures have emerged from our early stage innovator grant and training programs, raising almost $1 billion in follow-on funding. We’ve also given over $10M in grants to empower faculty from nearly 400 universities to develop programs that cultivate and support student innovators, promote institutional change on campus, and strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Early Stage Innnovator Grantees

Teams and startups that VentureWell has supported through grant funding, training, or coaching.

Faculty Grantees

Faculty-led programs and initiatives funded by VentureWell to transform innovation and entrepreneurship education.

Investment Portfolio

Startups that received catalytic investment from VentureWell.

Sustainability Awardees

Recognition of companies that develop clean technologies and implement sustainable practices, and faculty who provide exceptional sustainability-related educational opportunities to university students.

Year In Review

Report highlighting our work and impact over the past fiscal year.