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Week of March 7, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
VentureWell and ARPA-H Launched a New Initiative for Women’s Health
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) announced a new effort committing $100 million to transform women’s health care: the Sprint for Women’s Health. ARPA-H aims to galvanize the innovator, investor, researcher, and patient advocate communities to proactively address women’s health challenges, raise awareness, and spur innovation with two significant funding opportunity tracks, up to a total of $100 million. Conducted in collaboration with the Investor Catalyst Hub , managed by VentureWell, the Sprint for Women’s Health will foster transformative research & development (R&D) efforts—from “Spark,” early-stage research, to “Launchpad,” later-stage development—that impact and enhance women’s health outcomes.
Award Nominations for the Deshpande Symposium Have Been Extended Through Tomorrow
This is your final opportunity to submit a nomination for the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium Awards Celebration! We are excited to showcase the leaders and institutions demonstrating an exemplary commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Last year, awards included:
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Here’s Why You Should Attend an Aspire Climatetech Info Session
Applications are open for our Spring 2024 Aspire Climatetech cohort! We are looking for committed and competitive startups developing high-impact inventions in science and engineering. At our upcoming information sessions , we will be explaining what we look for in the submissions we receive, sharing what to expect as an Aspire participant during the five weeks of our training program, and clearing up any lingering questions you might have about Aspire. We look forward to reviewing all submissions and helping accepted startups raise equity investment. Our next Info Sessions will take place March 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET. and April 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET .
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Empowering Big Ideas and Even Bigger Solutions Through Our E-Team Program
Acorn Genetics COO Max Derbyshire received $25,000 in grant funding and dedicated entrepreneurship training by participating in both stages of our E-Team Program . “VentureWell gives you the support while you’re pursuing and building an idea,” he told us. “It’s really the best experience for an entrepreneur.” Derbyshire is working to develop a third-generation genetic sequencing device that enables fast and efficient at-home testing—all without the need to outsource DNA to a third party. Discover more about our entrepreneurship training program by registering for one of our upcoming Info Sessions: a student-focused webinar on March 12 at 12 p.m. ET , or a faculty- and staff-specific webinar on March 15 at 12 p.m. ET .
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