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The Courage To Invent

A joint perspective by Rob Schneider, executive director of The Lemelson Foundation, and Phil Weilerstein, president and CEO of VentureWell, on 30 years of inventing…

Five Trends To Watch in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Of the forces reshaping innovation, these stand out as signals of deeper, structural shifts in how science- and technology-based innovation is evolving.

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.

Why Wind Matters: Aloft Systems and the Quest for Smarter Shipping

VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator alumnus Aloft Systems is harnessing wind power for more efficient global shipping.

Masters of Invention: What Lonnie Johnson and Franziska Trautmann Teach Us About Innovation

Dr. Lonnie Johnson and Franziska Trautmann share insights into their journeys as inventors.

How Prospect Growth Is Revolutionizing Farming With Nanofertilizers

This E-Team Program and NSF I-Corps™ alumni startup is working to bring new technologies to farmers, helping them increase profitability while being responsible stewards of the environment.

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).

Designing for Change: How Kit Switch Is Rethinking Construction

E-Team Program and Aspire Climatetech alumnus Kit Switch delivers ready-to-install apartment interior kits designed to streamline construction and reduce project timelines.

From Coast to Coast, A New Future for Blue Innovation Is Rising

VentureWell and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have embarked on a four-year mission to help startups transform novel ocean technologies into market-ready products.

Sustainable Industrial Laundry Using Ultrasonic Waves: A Journey of Customer Discovery

Ultropia, an E-Team Program and Aspire Climatetech alumnus, is working to revolutionize the laundry space, with ultrasonic technology that works faster and uses less water and energy.

Meet Five VentureWell-Supported Startups That Are Addressing Global Water Challenges

On World Water Day, we recognize the critical role that water plays in global sustainability and highlight some bold innovators.

SOCAP Bound: Energized by Climate Week NYC and Strong Partners

VentureWell Vice President, Ventures, Christina Tamer recaps her trip to Climate Week NYC 2024, where she explored pathways to market for transformative sustainability technologies.

Celebrating ReJoule, VentureWell’s 2024 Sustainable Practice Impact Awardee

ReJoule won our 2024 Sustainable Practice Impact Award for its circular economy for lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Celebrating Sylvia Robles, Our 2023 Sustainable Practice Impact Awardee

Dr. Sylvia Robles from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was named our 2023 Sustainable Practice Impact Award winner.

Celebrating Danielle Boyer, an Eco-Friendly Robotics Trailblazer

We’re spotlighting Danielle Boyer, founder of robotics education startup The STEAM Connection and winner of our 2022 Sustainable Practice Impact Award.