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Innovation This Week: This is how you can secure up to $300K for your institution. ??
August 1, 2024
How To Secure the MSI Contract Readiness Prize and up to $300K for Your Institution
The U.S. Department of Energy’s MSI Contract Readiness Prize aims to foster a sustainable funding source by guiding universities and colleges in successfully securing federal contracts. To win, competitors will need to show they have increased their level of contract readiness, which we are helping to support through our “Funding Futures Webinar Series .” Participants will have the opportunity to develop a clear plan of action, including identifying the basic steps involved in building a contract pipeline. The program encourages applications from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), community colleges, and Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs). There are only two webinars left—don’t wait to register!
A Bonus Cash Prize of $200K Is Available for Solar Innovation Advancement in Underserved Communities
As part of the American-Made Solar Prize Round 8 , competitors whose innovations advance solar technology in underserved communities have a chance to be considered for the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Contest and earn part of the $200,000 bonus cash prize. Last year, EmpowerSun Solutions was one of four teams selected for its innovation, a platform that provides customized solar planning resources to support underserved communities, farmers, and tribal entities in leveraging their land for the development of solar energy. Applications are due September 26. Register for the next info session on Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 p.m. ET , to learn more about how to leverage Power Connectors for a strong application.
Meet Our Dynamic Team of Aspire Medtech Investor-Mentors
Every year, startups that participate in Aspire Medtech gain access to experienced mentors who offer continuous and thoughtful feedback, guiding them as they prepare for investment. Meet a few of our investor-mentors, who will share their experience in investing or partnering with startups in the healthcare industry:
The deadline for submissions is September 3. Register for the next info session on Monday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m. ET .
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Higher Education Stakeholders: Be the First To Hear About the New VentureWell Fellowship
As we transition to the new VentureWell fellowship program , we carry forward the legacy of our Course & Program Grants (C&P). This new chapter will build on our 28 years of success, continuing to empower educators, inspire students, and foster a culture of innovation & entrepreneurship (I&E) on campuses nationwide. VentureWell C&P Grants recipients took a follow-up survey in the fall of 2023. Survey results showed our grants have had a transformative impact on faculty, with 71% reporting significant positive changes in their teaching and mentoring capabilities. Notably, 31% of grantees leveraged their C&P Grants funding to secure additional support from prestigious sources like the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and industry partners. While most of our survey findings were extremely positive, we continue to strive for deeper institutional impact and change in higher education I&E. Sign up for our waitlist for news and updates on the new VentureWell fellowship!
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