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Week of June 6, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Meet the 2024 Cohort of NOAA Innovates | Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator, Powered by VentureWell
We are pleased to announce the teams chosen for the 2024 NOAA Innovates | Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, cohort. Participants were selected for concepts that show significant promise and address marine-based climate resilience, like technology that electrochemically removes carbon dioxide from ocean water while storing energy like a battery; and lightweight and cost-effective marine tractors that restore marine ecosystems by planting corals and seagrass. Through three vigorous half-day workshops, the teams will receive dedicated guidance from experts in climate resilience, intensive training, and networking opportunities with VentureWell’s extensive community of mentors, investors, and alumni post-program.
Four Ways To Foster Creativity in Student Entrepreneurs While Developing Their Problem-Solving Skills
Student entrepreneurs must learn how to examine the feasibility, practicality, and potential impact of their innovations, while at the same time allowing their creativity to flourish. By learning problem-solving skills, students will be better equipped to develop their creativity within a real-world context and ultimately more successful in their entrepreneurship endeavors. In their new white paper, Penn State University Assistant Professor Roger Beaty and Purdue University Director of University Entrepreneurship Education Initiatives Nathalie Duval-Couetil have outlined four practical ways to integrate problem-solving into the curriculum.
Energy and Mobility Startups: Unlock Access to These Expert Mentors-in-Residence
In eight weeks, the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and DOE’s EPIC Prize , not only prepares startups for partnerships and investment, but also offers a unique opportunity to learn from top-tier venture capitalists and angel investors, including:
Submissions are due July 15. Register for an info session on June 12 at 5:00 p.m. ET or July 8 at 12:00 p.m. ET .
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Discover New Revenue Streams for Your Institution?
Through our new webinar series, Minority-Serving Institutions will be equipped with how to navigate the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) American-Made MSI Contract Readiness Prize , which offers up to $300,000. Topics include:
We are also offering weekly office hours every Friday from June 28 through September 27, where institutions will receive guidance on submission requirements. Don’t wait—seize this opportunity and secure your seat today!
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