VentureWell Connect
Week of March 15, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The Stories That Inspire Us: VentureWell’s 2023 Year in Review
In our 2023 Year In Review, we spotlighted the work of inspiring innovators like Brandon Martin, a past participant in our Aspire program and founder of Reaction Technologies. He’s developing a small device that wraps around a player’s chest, reinforcing the proper “heads up” technique to build situational awareness and minimize head, neck, and spinal cord injuries for kids in contact sports all over the U.S. Through Aspire, Martin was able to connect directly with our team of investor-mentors, receiving tailored one-to-one support that helped him navigate the challenges of being a first-time entrepreneur. We are proud to support entrepreneurs like Martin who are changing the world with their high-impact innovations.
Unlocking the Power of the DEBUT Challenge—and a $160K Prize Pool
Last year, DioTeX was awarded a $15,000 Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings Prize as part of the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge. Its invention, a point-of-care device that can diagnose severe hemorrhaging in under 15 minutes using a drop of blood, earned significant recognition for its focus on supporting low-resource clinical settings. The team went on to win fifth place in the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge. Submissions for this year’s DEBUT Challenge are open now through May 31. There are many opportunities to win, including the Steven H. Krosnick Prize (First Place, $20,000), the Second Place Prize ($15,000), and the Third Place Prize ($10,000).
Calling All Academic Leaders in Engineering Innovation for a National Workshop
Are you responsible for spearheading the creation of innovation-oriented engineering and science culture and environment at your institution? Then you are invited to attend the Engineering Innovation Leadership Council (EILC) National Workshop, taking place June 12 at the University of Maryland. This unique gathering has historically aligned engineering colleges, research institutions, and national resources to accelerate the development of the national innovation ecosystem. We look forward to meeting in-person to connect with peers and discuss topics that will help support, enhance, and advance the innovation environment across the nation. Space is limited! Be sure to reserve your seat soon.
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Upcoming Info Sessions: Discover More About Aspire Climatetech and Our E-Team Program
As you embark on spring break, be sure to mark your calendars for a few upcoming events and application deadlines! We are hosting several information sessions for Aspire Climatetech, our rigorous five-week investor engagement program for seed-stage startups developing solutions to climate change, and our E-Team Program, a dedicated training program for early-stage entrepreneurs developing scalable innovations. Learn more about application requirements and what it takes to participate at one of our Info Sessions:
Please note: The deadline to apply for Aspire is April 15, and the E-Team Program deadline is May 1. We look forward to reviewing all submissions.
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