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Announcing the VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship: Igniting Innovation & Entrepreneurship Higher Education Ecosystems
VentureWell is excited to announce the launch of the VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive the growth of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems across higher education campuses and regions. Read more.
Meet the 2024 Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator Cohort
Eight Michigan-affiliated startups have been selected to participate in the 2024 Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s EPIC Prize. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Winners of the 2024 DEBUT Challenge
The National Institutes of Health and VentureWell announce the winners of the 13th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, with prizes totaling $160,000. Read more.
Taking Action for Equity: Living Our Commitment to Inclusive Innovation
VentureWell shares its 2024 update on our progress and learnings as we take action for equity and inclusive innovation in science and technology entrepreneurship. Read more.
Meet the Summer 2024 E-Team Program Cohort
Twenty-three teams have been selected to participate in the Summer 2024 cohort of the E-Team Program. These early-stage innovators are developing novel science- and technology-based solutions to critical challenges facing the environment, healthcare, and society. Meet the cohort.
Meet the 2024 Rose Rock Ascend Cohort
Fifteen energy startups have been selected to participate in the Rose Rock Ascend Program, powered by Rose Rock Bridge and VentureWell. Meet the cohort.
Announcing the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium Award Winners
The 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium award winners have a proven track record of significant contributions to the advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship within their campuses, communities, and beyond. Read more.
Meet the 2024 Cohort of NOAA Innovates | Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator, Powered by VentureWell
Eleven teams were selected for the 2024 cohort of NOAA Innovates | Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator, powered by VentureWell. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Spring 2024 VentureWell Aspire Climatetech Cohort
VentureWell announces the 16 seed-stage startups to participate in the Spring 2024 Aspire Climatetech investor-engagement program. Meet the cohort.
VentureWell Launches Collaboration with Highway Ventures To Propel Advanced Mobility in Northwest Arkansas
Explore VentureWell’s collaboration with Highway Ventures, backed by a $1.5M grant, to launch an Advanced Mobility Venture Studio in Northwest Arkansas. Read more.
VentureWell Secures $5.75 Million Grant To Launch Fieldbook Venture Studio in Arkansas
VentureWell receives a $5.75 million grant to start Fieldbook Venture Studio in Arkansas, boosting tech entrepreneurship. Read more.
Meet the Spring 2024 E-Team Program Cohort
These 25 entrepreneur teams are tackling pressing global challenges facing society, healthcare, and the environment through novel science- and technology-based innovations. Meet the cohort.
Winning Teams of the 2024 OPENminds Innovator Showcase
Three VentureWell E-Team Program grantees have been named winners of the 2024 OPENminds Innovator Showcase, taking home a combined prize pool of $7,000! Read more.
Meet Our Fall 2023 Course & Program Grants Recipients
The Fall 2023 Course & Program Grants recipients are providing faculty leaders and institutional leadership with opportunities to forge deeper connections in their communities, industries, and the broader innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet the cohort.
VentureWell Celebrates a Year of Forward Motion with Release of Annual Year in Review
VentureWell celebrates a year of forward motion with the release of its annual Year in Review. The publication shares highlights and inspiring stories from VentureWell’s work in 2023. Read more.
VentureWell Receives Award From NOAA To Design an Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator
VentureWell receives an award from NOAA to design an ocean-based climate resilience accelerator. The $250,000 award will fund a nine-month accelerator design process. Read more.
New Report from VentureWell and The Lemelson Foundation Spotlights Strategies for Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Education
VentureWell and The Lemelson Foundation introduce the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Strategic Roadmap, which spotlights strategies for integrating sustainability in engineering education. Learn more.
Meet the Winter 2024 E-Team Program Cohort
VentureWell announces the 19 early-stage student innovator teams that are set to participate in the Winter 2024 E-Team Program for investment readiness. Read more.