open is an intensive two-day conference for practitioners of technology entrepreneurship in higher education
VentureWell is dedicated to fostering an emerging generation of young inventors and entrepreneurs driven to improve life for people and the planet. Our Open conferences gather together engaged faculty and university students from across multiple disciplines to share stories, start new collaborations and learn best practices in technology entrepreneurship education.
To find out more about Open, visit last year’s site.
Testimonials
“Excellent conference overall; makes me feel excited to be working in higher education because it enables me to see that I’m part of a nationwide movement to catalyze innovation in areas that have societal impact.”
“The conference was electrifying and produced the desire for me to intensify my involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship activities with students.”
“I was personally a newcomer to VentureWell—I had heard great things, but this conference exceeded my expectations and was extremely useful for my growth. I am impressed by VentureWell and have never seen anything quite like it. VentureWell connects people across disciplines and geographies to grow student leadership, entrepreneurship education, and inter-sectoral collaboration for innovation. I love this group!”
About VentureWell
VentureWell was founded in 1995 as the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) and rebranded in 2014 to underscore its impact as an education network that cultivates revolutionary ideas and promising inventions. A not-for-profit organization reaching more than 200 universities, VentureWell is the leader in funding, training, coaching and early investment that brings student innovations to market. Inventions created by VentureWell grantees are reaching millions of people in more than 50 countries and helping to solve some of our greatest 21st century challenges. Visit www.venturewell.org to learn how we inspire students, faculty and investors to transform game-changing ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
