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VentureWell envisions a world in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s most difficult problems. Learn more at venturewell.org.
VentureWell envisions a world in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s most difficult problems. Learn more at venturewell.org.
These are the three critical phases in the life-cycle of an invention where environmental impact should be considered.
Helix Steel created technology that is both stronger than traditional rebar concrete and less carbon- and labor-intensive to produce.
Promethean Power Systems invented refrigeration systems for cold-storage applications in off-grid and partially electrified areas of developing countries, enabling food suppliers to store perishable food items without the need for diesel-powered generators.
Katie Kollhoff, CEO of NUMiX Materials, shares how support from VentureWell's E-Team Grant Program helped her team gain an in-depth understanding of the business model canvas.
Blake Dube, CEO of Aeronics, and Mark Spitz, COO of Aeronics, share how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped them challenge their early assumptions and discover a new product market fit as they explored new ways to commercialize their technology.
Katya Cherukumilli, founder of Global Water Labs, share how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped her navigate a business model shift and jumpstart fundraising efforts.
Kimberly Souza, co-creator of HandHero, shares how VentureWell's E-Team Program helped her develop a sustainable business model to maximize the impact of her invention.
Julie Messing shares how a VentureWell Faculty Grant funded an initiative to cross pollinate innovation and entrepreneurship programs at Kent State.
Khanjan Mehta explains how a Faculty Grant supported student teams at Lehigh University in developing tech-based social ventures for low-income countries.
Marc Facciotti explains how a VentureWell Faculty Grant supported a new program to bridge gaps in the I&E ecosystem at UC Davis.
Nordica MacCarty shares how a Faculty Grant allowed her to integrate entrepreneurship and environmentally responsible principles into her curriculum at OSU.
Laura Sampath and Cara Barnes from VentureWell discuss why it's important for innovators to self-reflect and foster an entrepreneurial mindset to help prepare for a successful innovation and entrepreneurship journey.
Laura Sampath and Cara Barnes of VentureWell highlight why it's essential to build a team that has the capacity to manage various aspects of the commercialization process.
Laura Sampath and Cara Barnes of VentureWell discuss why challenging assumptions can help innovators develop a solid business strategy.
The world is full of people generating ideas. The real question is: do you have what it takes to turn this idea into a reality?
There are lots of different paths you can take on your journey to commercialization. In this video, we'll walk through some options.
A lot of innovators love building the features of a product. But it's important to know those features are important to your customers-- and that they're willing to buy them.
VentureWell's Dorn Carranza and Jonathan Fay, from the University of Michigan, talk convergence and the need for different types of stakeholders to solve real-world problems.
Janine Elliott and Jeremy Faludi discuss ways faculty can effectively integrate principles of environmental responsibility into an engineering curriculum.
Laura Sampath and Natalie Self discuss the Kauffman Foundation's mission and work with closing market gaps and leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs.
Tara Loomis and Isabelle Monlouis discuss what it means to level the playing field for all students in innovation and entrepreneurship education.
The VentureWell OPEN 2019 conference was one for the books. Watch the highlights.
Here's a glimpse of our annual OPEN conference.
Our conference kick-offs are legendary. Watch OPEN 2017 attendees create and model prototypes of wearables from repurposed items.
Raja Schaar of Drexel University explains how OPEN offers a variety of tools, ideas, and resources to help her effectively guide design students to solve societal problems around the world.
At OPEN 2019, Justin Henriques from James Madison University shares why he keeps coming back to our annual conference-- for the tools and resources he can implement right after the conference is over.
Lawrence Neely from the Olin College of Engineering shares why he attends our annual OPEN conference-- for the OPEN community.
In this pitch for Mission 2025, Tom Byers from Stanford University discusses the need to integrate ethics and values into entrepreneurship education.
In this pitch for Mission 2025, Sarah Zappe from Penn State University discusses the need for increased collaboration between researchers and practitioners in I&E education.
In this 60-second video pitch, Joe Tranquillo from Bucknell University describes the challenge he would like to address: how the I&E community can best support introverted entrepreneurs, whose voices can be drowned out by their extroverted colleagues.
In his pitch for Mission 2025, Robbie Nock from the ArtCenter College of Design discusses the need to develop new methods and tools for forming and nourishing successful cross-disciplinary collaborations.
In this 60-second video pitch, Joe Tranquillo from Bucknell University discusses the challenges of teaching ethical entrepreneurship, and poses a question for Mission 2025-- how do we innovate without knocking over everything in our path? How do we teach ethically responsible change?
Gary Brooking from Wichita State University discusses a pressing question in entrepreneurship education: do we all need to be "Entrepreneurs?"
Mayra Lombera from the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property discusses the significance of IP-- and how it affects early stage innovators.
Ted Zoller from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the importance of leveraging systems thinking for problem identification, before we reach to design solutions.
Dr. Catharine Curran from UMass Dartmouth discusses the importance of supporting female entrepreneurs in their I&E journeys.
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