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From Vision to Velocity: Fellows Accelerate Their Impact in Atlanta

Something clicked in Atlanta. Four months after their first gathering in New Orleans, the inaugural Ecosystem Futures Fellowship (EFF) cohort reconvened, this time at Georgia…

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

The global shipping industry is under pressure to operate more efficiently and cut fuel costs, all while navigating tight timelines and aging fleets. With ships…

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

Invention takes many forms, shaped by time, place, and perspective. For Dr. Lonnie Johnson, it began with tinkering in his family’s home in Mobile, Alabama,…

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), a core component of the inaugural program.

Designing for Change: How Kit Switch Is Rethinking Construction

The ongoing housing crisis in the United States has created widespread challenges related to access and affordability. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s…

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

By Sara Kay Mooney On World Water Day, we recognize the critical role that water plays in global sustainability and highlight some of the bold…

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.