I&E ecosystems

Strengthening Research Translation in Higher Education Innovation Ecosystems

What does it take to grow a strong ecosystem for STEM innovation and entrepreneurship within higher education? VentureWell’s inaugural Ecosystem Futures Fellowship cohort set out to explore that question.

From Vision to Velocity: Fellows Accelerate Their Impact in Atlanta

The inaugural Ecosystem Futures Fellowship cohort gathered in Atlanta for an On-Campus Immersive Experience in which bold ideas became action plans.

What’s Next in Academic Innovation

VentureWell CEO Phil Weilerstein shares takeaways from a listening session at the 2025 NAI Annual Meeting.

From Strategy to Action: Reflections From the Ecosystem Futures Fellowship New Orleans Gathering

VentureWell’s higher education team convened 26 Ecosystem Futures Fellows from across the country for their first On-Campus Immersive Experience (OCIE).

Measuring What Matters: Weaving Science, Service, and Systems Into Data and Evaluation Practice

As a learning organization, VentureWell is dedicated to continuously improving how we innovate by using data to generate insights, measure impact, and refine our strategies.

ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Connects Southeast Healthtech Experts

Spoke members gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, to share ideas and foster collaboration within the Southeast health innovation ecosystem.

Six Ways To Support Early-Stage Innovators Beyond the Classroom

In this article, we explore the types of support early-stage innovators need most, and highlight tools to assess the impact of resources.

how Fluid-Screen replaced the petri dish with a microchip

Monika Weber of Fluid-Screen credits early-stage entrepreneurial support for the success of her team’s bacterial contamination diagnostic technology, which has generated over $3 million in revenue.

advancing equity in I&E programs through authentic outreach and mentorship

Mentorship and outreach complement each other as important strategies for broadening participation for underrepresented student innovators who are considering I&E programs.

the what, why, and how of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving

Jonathan Fay from University of Michigan highlights the what, why, and how of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving.