VentureWell Connect
Week of April 25, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Meet the Keynote Speakers of the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium
We are thrilled to unveil the dynamic keynote speakers of the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium. The first, Eric Smith, leads government investments in innovation and technology economies through the Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs program. Our second keynote speaker is Julie Wagner, president and founder of the Global Institute on Innovation Districts, who leads a multidisciplinary team undertaking novel empirical research across dozens of districts worldwide. Learn more about their work—and impact—before the convening June 12–14 at the University of Maryland. Tickets are available for a limited time!
There Are 5 Days Left To Apply for the Rose Rock Ascend Program?
It’s not too late for energy seed-stage startups to submit an application for the Rose Rock Ascend Program, powered by VentureWell and Rose Rock Bridge. Orientation kicks off June 24. Participants will begin learning how to refine their problem, validate their value proposition, and define their beachhead market—all through five weeks of intensive online training. The program will conclude at Rose Rock Bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an exciting in-person workshop August 7-8. Submissions are due April 30. For more information, review the application guidelines and FAQ.
ICYMI: Applications for the 2024 Summer E-Team Program Are Due May 1
We just wrapped up our in-person Pioneer (Stage One) workshop for the Spring 2024 E-Team Program! Eighteen student teams convened April 18-19 at the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where they began their entrepreneurship journey by participating in the first stage of our accelerator program. They received $5,000 in grant funding, in addition to rigorous training that helped uncover the ideal market for their inventions, reveal potential venture pathways, and define their unique value in the context of the industry landscape. Don’t forget: Applications for the Summer 2024 E-Team Program cohort are open through May 1!
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Customized Mentorship for Innovators in Marine-Based Climate Resilience
Participants in NOAA Innovates | Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, are set to receive exclusive access to VentureWell’s extensive network of mentors and investors, which include industry leaders with experience in ocean resilience, carbon sequestration, hazard mitigation, and ecosystem services. Through dedicated one-to-one mentorship, innovators will be guided through the process of understanding technology pathways, market applications, and funding options. Innovators, including university students, academic teams, researchers, and faculty, are all welcome to apply. To learn more, sign up for our final info session on Monday, April 29, at 3:00 p.m. ET. All submissions are due May 8.
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