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It Takes An Innovation Ecosystem To Grow a Student Entrepreneur

Angel Teagle was a student at Elizabeth City State University with an idea that would become Car Seat Companion. An ecosystem of resources helped him grow into an entrepreneur.

Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy

Entrepreneurs whose innovations have been funded by the American-Made Solar Prize and the JEDI Contest and a mentor who worked closely with applicants share their insights into the competition and its benefits.

Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions

Monique Dyers, founder and CEO of EmpowerSun Solutions, shares her experiences with being a finalist for the American-Made Solar Prize Round 7 and winner of the JEDI Contest.

Do You Have the Right Answers to these Intellectual Property Questions?

In honor of World Intellectual Property Day, we put together a quick-reference guide on the role IP rights play in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Sarah Says: How To Find the Right Mentor

Sarah Wharmby offers advice for early-stage innovators on developing and maintaining mentor relationships.

Sarah Says: What Customer Discovery Approach Is Right for You?

Sarah Wharmby defines the different types of customer discovery interviews early-stage innovators can use.

What Is Non-Dilutive Funding and Why Is It So Important for Early-Stage Innovators?

When you’re just starting out as an early-stage innovator, the number of funding opportunities can be overwhelming. Learn how non-dilutive funding can be right for your venture.

Sarah Says: Mapping Three Paths for Student Innovators

Sarah Wharmby maps out three possible paths student innovators can take on their entrepreneurial journey.

5 Strategies for Startups Navigating an Uncertain Supply Chain

Our experts offer five tips to help early-stage startups manage global supply chain disruptions.

rethinking pitch competitions: create value, not a spectacle

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups.

the six biggest challenges faced by student entrepreneurs

We fund some of the nation’s top university students dedicating their time to inventing something new. Here are the top six challenges they typically face.

Entrepreneurship Activities on Campus: Helping Students Leverage the Power of an Ecosystem

Faculty play a key role in helping students identify campus entrepreneurship activities that most align with their personal and professional interests.

Faculty Spotlight: Gary Brooking from Wichita State University

Gary Brooking from Wichita State University helps students develop a mindset that is open to understand broader issues to better solve problems.

Water-Energy Nexus: A Connection That’s Driving Innovation

For World Water Day, we spoke with three ventures operating at the water-energy nexus to learn how they’re addressing strains in both resource systems.

Innovator Spotlight: Mahdi Eghbali of VerdiLife

E-Team grantee Mahdi Eghbali of VerdiLife has learned to look for teammates who have vision and passion for the problem the startup is trying to solve.

Faculty Spotlight: Scott Shrake from Colorado State University

For Scott Shrake, teaching allows him to interact with students who believe that everything is possible and recognize that failure is temporary.

Innovator Spotlight: Katie Kollhoff of NUMiX Materials

For Kollhoff, getting comfortable with discomfort has become a valuable survival skill.

3 Tips for Finding the Right Financial Partner

Regardless of the path you take, it’s important to think strategically when seeking the right long-term financial partner.

What We’re Reading: 6 Recommended Innovation and Entrepreneurship Books

Faculty grantees and VentureWell thought leaders shared their must-read innovation and entrepreneurship books that are worth adding to your library.