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Shape the future of innovation with us! Introducing the inaugural VentureWell Innovation in Action—aka VIA Summit! ?? This brand-new event is an exciting evolution of our most successful flagship convenings ?? Join us in New Orleans, June 10-12, 2025, to create real-world solutions that drive impact in STEM education and innovation ecosystems ?? Learn more and sign up for the latest updates: venturewell.org/via-summit #VIASummit2025 #InnovationInAction #Entrepreneurship #InnovationSummit #InnovationConference #VentureWellInnovationInAction #DeshpandeSymposium #OPENConference

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A strong innovation economy benefits everyone. Here are key strategies for translating STEM research into market-ready solutions to advance global competitiveness, economic growth, climate resilience, and health outcomes in the U.S. #DayOne2025 #InnovationEconomy #LabtoMarket

Submit your proposal for the inaugural VIA Summit, happening June 10–12, 2025, in New Orleans! Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your insights to the forefront of STEM innovation and be part of a community that’s driving real change! Apply by December 15, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eh6nmcxm What We’re Looking For: ?? Interdisciplinary collaborations between higher education, industry, and government ?? Equitable and sustainable innovation practices that engage students in real-world impact ? Bold solutions that address pressing challenges in I&E education #VIASummit2025 #InnovationInAction #Entrepreneurship #InnovationSummit #InnovationConference #VentureWellInnovationInAction #DeshpandeSymposium #OPENConference

It's a short work week for many of us ?? Before you sign off, take a moment to read these THREE lessons innovators can learn from Theranos' mistakes, shared by Christina Tamer, head of our Venture Development Program → https://lnkd.in/ewjwN5Zr Student innovators: don’t miss your chance to apply for our E-Team Program! Applications are open through January 29. Apply via the link in the comments! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Congratulations to inventor Maria Artunduaga, MD, MPH, MTM and her #medtech startup Samay for winning?the prestigious MedTech Innovator (MTI) Grand Prize. This physician and former VentureWell E-Team and Aspire program alumna developed a wireless patch that uses sound to detect respiratory issues before they become life-threatening emergencies. Maria’s invention journey began after losing her grandmother to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which spurred her to develop an #AI monitoring and detection device, called Sylvie after her grandmother. Read more about Maria’s story here: https://lnkd.in/djYm75aW #Invention #Innovation #Health #Technology #STEM #Entrepreneurship #WomenInSTEM

The Call for Proposals for the 2025 VentureWell Innovation in Action (VIA) Summit is well underway, and there’s still time to submit your session idea! We’re building an exciting lineup of thought leaders, educators, industry innovators, and policy experts to come together in New Orleans on June 10-12, 2025, to advance groundbreaking ideas in STEM I&E. ?? Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024 ?? Submit your proposal today: https://lnkd.in/eh6nmcxm ? Proposal Notifications: January 13, 2025 #STEM #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VIASummit2025 #InnovationInAction #InnovationSummit #InnovationConference #VentureWellInnovationInAction #DeshpandeSymposium #OPENConference

VentureWell Members, we need your input! We’re reimagining our membership benefits and want to hear YOUR ideas for the future. ?? Check your inbox for the survey we sent on Tuesday—it’s quick (just 5-10 minutes) and your feedback will help shape what’s next. ?? Got questions? Reach out to us at membership [at] venturewell.org. ?? Don’t wait—the survey closes on November 26th! Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Your contributions are fueling innovation and entrepreneurship on campuses and beyond ??

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The deadline to apply for FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Arkansas is quickly approaching! Apply by December 4 to FLIPspace, a seven-month program tailored for Arkansas-based students, faculty, university staff, and administrators who aim to address transportation needs in the region. FLIPspace participants will have the chance to: ?? Access federal IP from national labs to turn advanced research into real-world mobility solutions. ?? Get hands-on guidance from industry mentors, learning the ins and outs of bringing an idea to market. ?? Receive $2,000 initial award per team member. ?? Pitch to Highway Ventures, a Bentonville-based venture studio known for launching and scaling innovative mobility startups, for potential investment. Special thanks to the program's leaders and our collaborators from VentureWell—Senior Program Officers Katie Dzugan and Ernie Davis, along with Program Officer Elana Diaz—to campus. They shared valuable insights about FLIPspace with our campus community! Interested in applying? No technical expertise required, and the application process takes less than 30 minutes. Learn more now at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dynODU #SolvingWickedProblems #VentureWell #AdvancedMobility