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Week of January 25, 2024
Every Thursday, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium
Last year, 89 percent of Deshpande Symposium attendees rated the conference as “highly valuable” or “valuable.” They identified four key elements that elevated their experience at the symposium, including:
Super Early Bird ticket sales end February 9. We look forward to seeing you at the University of Maryland June 12-14!
Spotlighting Strategies for Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Education
In collaboration with The Lemelson Foundation, VentureWell recently released the Engineering for One Planet Strategic Roadmap, which details a vision for how the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) initiative can expand in reach and influence over the next five years. Based on input and ideas generated by more than 100 stakeholders, the scaling strategy outlined in the report is the latest addition to the initiative’s robust catalog of open-source resources being used by faculty and institutions without direct grant funding.
Last Chance: Spring 2024 E-Team Program Applications Are Due January 31
Entrepreneurs, there is less than a week left to apply for the Spring 2024 cohort of our E-Team Program! Teams will begin their entrepreneurship journey through Pioneer, the first stage of the program, in which they receive $5,000 in grant funding and dedicated training to help uncover the ideal market for their inventions. In Propel, the second stage, teams are awarded an additional $20,000 in funding and further training in building their business model canvas and testing their business hypotheses. We look forward to reviewing students’ submissions and supporting the potential impact their inventions can unlock.
Mark Your Calendars: Two Upcoming Opportunities End January 31
As you prepare for the spring semester, we invite you to participate in our upcoming conferences! We are accepting proposals for the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium through January 31, as well as award nominations for exemplary leaders and institutions championing innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. Take advantage of OPEN 2024 Early Bird registration through January 31, which includes savings of $100 compared with the standard ticket price. We are excited to see you at OPEN 2024 March 18-20 in San Diego, California, and at the Deshpande Symposium June 12-14 at the University of Maryland!
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