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Meet the 2023 Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator Cohort
Ten Michigan-affiliated startups in the energy and mobility sectors have been selected for the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s EPIC Prize. Read more.
Taking Action for Equity: Maximizing Our Impact in Inclusive Innovation
VentureWell continues to take an active and ongoing role in the advancement of equity and inclusivity in innovation and entrepreneurship. Read our statement from President and CEO Phil Weilerstein.
Meet the Summer 2023 E-Team Cohort
VentureWell announces the 22 early-stage student innovator teams that are set to participate in the Summer 2023 E-Team Program. Meet the cohort.
Announcing the 12th Annual Deshpande Symposium Award Winners
VentureWell is pleased to announce the winners of the 12th Annual Deshpande Symposium Awards. Read more.
VentureWell Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced VentureWell as a Stage One winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. Read more.
Meet the Spring 2023 VentureWell Aspire Climatetech Cohort
VentureWell announces the 15 seed-stage startups to participate in the Spring 2023 Aspire Climatetech investor engagement program. Meet the cohort.
2023 Ascend Medtech Accelerator Cohort
VentureWell announces the 20 startups selected for the 2023 Ascend Medtech Accelerator, powered by VentureWell and LEAP. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Spring 2023 E-Team Cohort
VentureWell announces the 22 early-stage student innovator teams that are set to participate in the Spring 2023 E-Team Program. Read more.
Three Teams Win the 2023 OPENminds Innovator Showcase
VentureWell announces the winners of OPENminds Showcase 2023, which featured the work of E-Team grantees presenting their inventions that solve real-world challenges. Read more.
Meet the 2023 Recipients of the Innovator Stipend Program Sponsored by Qualcomm
By offering $2,500 stipends to early-stage innovators, VentureWell aims to open more pathways to innovation and entrepreneurship while further narrowing the patent diversity gap. Meet the recipients of the 2023 Innovator Stipend Program sponsored by Qualcomm.
Meet Our Fall 2022 Course & Program Grantees
The Fall 2022 Course & Program grantees are hard at work spearheading the opportunities that will enhance the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems on their campuses. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Winter 2023 E-Team Cohort
VentureWell announces the 31 early-stage student innovator teams that are set to participate in the Winter 2023 cohort of the E-Team Program. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Fall 2022 VentureWell ASPIRE Medtech Cohort
VentureWell announces the 11 startups to participate in the Fall 2022 ASPIRE Medtech investment readiness program. Meet the cohort.
Meet the 2022 DEBUT challenge winners
NIH and VentureWell announce the winners of the 11th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, with prizes totaling $130,000. Meet the winners.
Meet Our 2022 Sustainable Design Course & Program Grantees
The 2022 Sustainable Design Course & Program grantees are developing innovative, supportive, and inclusive opportunities for students creating innovations with positive social and environmental impact. Meet the cohort.
Meet the Summer 2022 E-Team Cohort!
The Summer 2022 E-Team cohort is developing groundbreaking technological solutions to challenges spanning energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Read more here.
Verizon Forward for Good Challenge 2022 Winners Tackle Critical Social Challenges with Fresh Innovations
Verizon Forward for Good Challenge 2022 winners tackle critical social challenges with fresh innovations. Read more.
Taking Action for Equity: Accelerating Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
VentureWell is committed to advancing equity in the innovation ecosystem. Read our latest statement from President and CEO Phil Weilerstein.