Loading the 2024 Year In Review

A Message From Our CEO & Founder, Phil Weilerstein

A catalyst speeds change; it creates the necessary circumstances for transformation to take place. In many ways, I see VentureWell itself as a catalyst. We seek opportunities where our expertise, network, and resources can make an outsized impact, and then we drive meaningful change through innovation.

Opportunity often emerges amid disruption. From facing the realities of the climate crisis to exploring the possibilities enabled by rapid medical innovation, the space for transformative change is unquestionable. Where some may see problems, we see opportunities to shape the future. The greatest impacts come from actively fostering inclusive participation in this work. Broad research consistently shows that diverse teams make better decisions and grow better businesses—they create more comprehensive solutions to complex problems.

We are committed to growing the innovation economy and driving economic prosperity for all. As I reflect on 2024, I’m proud of the many ways we have catalyzed innovation. I look forward to continuing this work with you and invite you to explore our achievements of the past year.

With gratitude,

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Phil Weilerstein
President and CEO, VentureWell

2024 was a year of continued growth for VentureWell. We transformed programs, forged new partnerships, and broadened our impact. Together, we are catalyzing inclusive, sustainable, scalable innovation.

83%

Active Aspire alumni ventures

1700+

Submissions received for the ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health

64%

E-Team Program teams that include women entrepreneurs

153

Ecosystem Futures Fellowship applicants

$7+ billion

Total follow-on funding raised by alumni ventures

606

Spoke members of the ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub

Collaborating For Impact

Supporting Promising Innovators Through the VentureWell Accelerator

NSF I-Corps™ Program Celebrates 150th Cohort

For the last 13 years, we have supported the National Science Foundation (NSF) in building a nationwide ecosystem that helps researchers bring technologies to market, through entrepreneurship training and the National Innovation Network.

More Pathways to Inclusive Innovation

We believe innovators can create meaningful change in the world. We aim to remove barriers and offer foundational support that allows determined, inventive people from any background to solve significant problems.

Sparking Change in Real Time

Catalyzing Innovation Across Our Network

For over 29 years, VentureWell has delivered 370+ trainings in 40 countries worldwide.

Thank You to Our Partners

Join us as we catalyze innovation for a better future.

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