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Meet the Spring 2026 Stage 0 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Cohort
Twenty-one startups have been selected to participate in the Spring 2026 Stage 0 workshop of the VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. Meet the cohort.
On Hampshire College’s Closure and What We Will Carry Forward
The announcement of the closure of Hampshire College is deeply personal for all of us at VentureWell. It is where our story began. Read more.
Meet the Spring 2026 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Stage 1 Cohort
Inspiring solutions from the 15 startups selected for the Spring 2026 VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Stage 1 cohort are pushing the future of the blue economy forward. Read more.
Meet the Spring 2026 E-Team Program Cohort
The 26 student ventures chosen for the Spring 2026 E-Team Program exemplify innovative thinking and a clear vision for meaningful change. Read more.
Meet the 2026 FLIPspace 2.0: Advanced Mobility AI Cohort
Three companies advancing artificial intelligence–enabled solutions have been selected to participate in FLIPspace 2.0: Advanced Mobility AI, the next phase of VentureWell’s FLIPspace program. Read more.
Accelerating the Blue Economy: Announcing the Spring 2026 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Stage 2 Cohort
VentureWell, supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected 15 startups for the Spring 2026 Stage 2 workshop of the VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. Learn more.
VentureWell Leading Implementation for Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
VentureWell is partnering with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to manage the Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge. Learn more.
Meet the Winter 2026 E-Team Program Cohort
Presenting the 22 student ventures chosen for the Winter 2026 E-Team Program, which exemplify innovative thinking and a clear vision for meaningful change. Read more.
Meet the 32 VentureWell-Supported Innovators Who Made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List
We’re proud to celebrate 32 VentureWell program alumni recognized on the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Read more.
Innovation in Action: I-Corps™ Teams in the News
We’ve compiled a selection of recent news stories featuring the work of National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ teams, highlighting the ongoing impact of this powerful national program. Read more.
Meet the Fall 2025 Aspire Medtech Cohort
Sixteen teams have been selected for the Fall 2025 cohort of VentureWell’s Aspire Medtech investor-engagement program. Learn more.
VentureWell Launches the VentureWell Voices Podcast
VentureWell announces the launch of VentureWell Voices, a new podcast spotlighting entrepreneurs who are using science and technology to address the world’s greatest challenges. Learn more.
Meet the Fall 2025 Stage 0 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Cohort
VentureWell, supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected 11 startups for the Fall 2025 Stage 0 cohort of the Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. Read more.
Why We Ask ‘What If’?
VentureWell President and CEO, Phil Weilerstein reflects on 30 years of taking risks and cultivating bold ideas in pursuit of boundless impact. Read more.
VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Welcomes Stage 1 Teams Advancing the Blue Economy
VentureWell, supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected 17 startups for the Fall 2025 Stage 1 cohort of the Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. Read more.
Meet the Winners of the 2025 DEBUT Challenge
In the 2025 DEBUT Challenge, 14 winning projects and five honorable mentions won prizes totaling $190,000 for their solutions focused on improving real-world problems in healthcare. Read more.
Innovation in Action: I-Corps™ Teams in the News
We’ve compiled a selection of recent news stories featuring the work of National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ teams, highlighting the ongoing impact of this powerful national program. Read more.
VentureWell Named Finalist for Best Nonprofit Publication by Content Marketing Institute’s 2025 Content Marketing Awards
The Content Marketing Institute named VentureWell a finalist in its Content Marketing Awards, recognizing our 2024 Year in Review—a digital publication highlighting the innovators, partners, and impact that shaped our work. Read more.
Meet the Summer 2025 E-Team Program Cohort
The 24 student ventures chosen for the Summer 2025 E-Team Program are distinguished by their inventive thinking and potential to drive meaningful change. Meet the cohort.
VentureWell President and CEO Phil Weilerstein Receives 2025 NAI Sentinel Award
Phil Weilerstein, president and CEO of VentureWell, was recognized by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) with a 2025 Sentinel Award, given for dedicated actions and unwavering support that significantly advances the NAI’s mission. Read more.