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Innovation This Week: A new $135K funding opportunity for faculty and higher education stakeholders is coming soon. ??
July 25, 2024
Every Thursday, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Up to $135K in Grant Funding: Learn About Our New Fellowship and Challenge Grants
Our new VentureWell fellowship program is set to be an inclusive, immersive experience designed to expand ecosystem capacity in higher education. VentureWell is replacing a three-year, $30,000 program (Course & Program Grants) with two opportunities: the new one-year fellowship and a two-year challenge grant, totaling up to $135,000 over three years. Aiming to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) campus culture and student engagement both within and beyond the classroom, the fellowship will allow institutions to access professional development, immersive learning experiences, and a supportive community of leaders. Interested? Be the first to hear about news and updates on the new VentureWell fellowship by signing up for our waitlist.
Tell Us About a Seed-Stage Medtech Startup in Your Network
In 2022, Acorn Genetics participated in our intensive five-week Aspire Medtech program. The company needed support preparing for investor engagement as it developed a third-generation genetic sequencing device, which enables fast and efficient at-home testing without the need to outsource DNA to a third party. “VentureWell is really the best education and the best experience that anyone could have being an entrepreneur,” said Max Derbyshire, COO of Acorn Genetics. In our upcoming info session on Thursday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET, VentureWell Senior Program Officer Patrick Beattie will address submission guidelines, program details, and last-minute questions.
Know a Medtech Startup? Email Us at [email protected]
How To Leverage Solar Prize Power Connectors When Crafting a Strong Application
As part of the American-Made Solar Prize Round 8, applicants get the unique opportunity to reach out to Power Connectors. Each one is trained to answer questions and provide application assistance, make introductions to partners and teammates, and help guide solar innovators through the process of submitting to the Solar Prize. This year, experts include:
Learn how to leverage this unique network at our info session on Tuesday, August 6, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The American-Made Solar Prize Round 8 is accepting applications through September 26.
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Webinar: How Minority-Serving Institutions Can Build a Federal Contract Pipeline
Attention all researchers, faculty, and university leaders: On Thursday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET, we invite you to join us for a webinar exploring how forecasting can help Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) build their contract pipeline. Through identifying upcoming contract opportunities and key resources, institutions have access to federal funding such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made MSI Contract Readiness Prize, which offers up to $300,000 to institutions. This is part of our four-part interactive learning initiative, the “Funding Futures Webinar Series,” which accelerates contract readiness for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and MSIs.
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