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Week of June 13, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Webinar Series, Part 1: Federal Contracting Basics for Inclusive Institutions
Join us on Wednesday, June 26, at 3:00 p.m. ET, for Part 1 of our webinar series taking a deep dive into the foundational knowledge of federal contracts, with a focus on System for Award Management (SAM.gov), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and U.S. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DOE DEAR). By registering, universities and colleges will strengthen their contract-winning capabilities and prepare to apply for the American-Made MSI Contract Readiness Prize, which is offering $300,000. The prize aims to foster a sustainable funding source by guiding universities and colleges in successfully securing federal contracts. We highly encourage participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other Minority-Serving Institutions. Be sure to register for the three additional webinars in our series to unlock the full scope of our resources.
There Is Only One Info Session Left for the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator
Energy and mobility startups: Come with questions about general application requirements, specifics on your unique submission, and what it takes to participate in the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and DOE’s EPIC Prize, on Monday, July 8, at 12:00 p.m. ET. We will be hosting one final information session to provide an overview of the program and help guide you through the process. Ten Michigan-affiliated energy and mobility startups launching high-impact solutions will be selected to participate in our next cohort. Applicants must be committed and competitive. The deadline to apply is July 15.
Join the Waitlist: Fall 2024 Aspire Medtech Applications Open Soon
Do you know a seed-stage medtech startup with a compelling solution to a healthcare challenge? Tell them to sign up for our Aspire Medtech mailing list! Our five-week hybrid training program prepares startups for investor engagement through one-to-one guidance from investor-mentors, mock board meetings, refining deal room materials, stress tests, and networking opportunities. Applications open soon. Be sure to register to receive all the latest updates.
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Educators in Entrepreneurship: Review Four Targeted Resources for Student Engagement
Through our Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap between their areas of expertise. The resulting white papers provide research-based insights and classroom techniques for inclusive entrepreneurship educators. This ongoing series currently covers:
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