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Innovation This Week: How VentureWell is taking action for equity. ?? ???????? ??????
August 8, 2024
Every Thursday, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Taking Action for Equity: Living Our Commitment to Inclusive Innovation & Entrepreneurship
For four years, VentureWell President and CEO Phil Weilerstein has shared our progress, learnings, and new and ongoing commitments to equity. These reflections have become a way to hold ourselves accountable to our own ambitions around increasing access to innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E). They are also a natural extension of VentureWell’s nearly 30-year history of working to drive innovation with positive impacts for people and the planet.?
We are measuring our success through three key pathways: driving institutional change, training and funding diverse innovators, and supporting the creation and commercialization of innovations that make the world a better and more equitable place for everyone. We also look at how we are shifting our internal work to be more systemically inclusive.?
Applications for the 2025 Winter E-Team Program Are Now Open
Through our E-Team Program, student inventors receive dedicated hands-on learning experiences and one-to-one mentorship that can begin their transformation into innovative entrepreneurs. The VentureWell team works closely with ventures to explore possible pathways as they unlock up to $25,000 in grant funding for their innovation.?
For details about the application process, eligibility, and what to expect from the program, register to attend one of our upcoming information sessions:
Important Aspire Medtech Dates To Keep in Mind
We’re looking for seed-stage startups for our Aspire Medtech program, which provides rigorous investor-engagement training over five weeks. Through simulated due diligence conversations and expert feedback, companies will refine their deal room materials in real time. Here are a few important dates to remember as the application deadline approaches:
To learn more about the program, sign up for our next information session on Monday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Higher Education Leaders: Here’s How To Enter the World of Federal Contracting
Through our “Funding Futures Webinar Series,” we are equipping America’s top researchers, faculty, and university leaders with the skills to successfully engage in business with the federal government and prepare to apply for the MSI Contract Readiness Prize. Join us as we navigate the landscape of federal contracting with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), uncovering the essentials for cultivating a sustainable revenue stream in collaboration with a key federal agency. VentureWell and our partners are committed to assisting emerging research institutions by enhancing their contract readiness to increase revenue streams and elevate their engagement within STEM ecosystems.
Our next webinar on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET, will provide an overview on key resources such as the DOE Acquisition Forecast, the DOE Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, the DOE Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and the DOE federal labs.
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