This week in VentureWell Connect: Learn how eight Michigan-affiliated startups are developing high-impact energy and mobility innovations! ⚡
VentureWell
Non-profit Organizations
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We support early-stage science- and technology-based inventors driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
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Growing, funding, and training a pipeline of STEM innovators and entrepreneurs driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and develop their #idea2impact.
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http://www.venturewell.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Hadley, MA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1995
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- Early stage, catalytic funding, Business/venture development expertise, Network facilitation, Thought leadership in entreprenurship education, and Entrepreneurship course design and implementation
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Hadley, MA 01035, US
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Eight Michigan-affiliated startups have been selected to participate in the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s EPIC Prize! ⚡Through six weeks of rigorous training, these founders will work with expert mentors to strengthen their company’s financial model and move their startups from customer discovery to commercialization. Their solutions include a mobile solar energy grid to provide reliable, sustainable power to rural communities ☀️; a method of producing inexpensive, distributed clean hydrogen for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles 🚚; and a scalable sodium ion battery with a low-cost design, storing power for an extended period of time and redistributing on demand 🔋. Learn more about their high-impact energy and mobility innovations: https://bit.ly/47co3Ts #VWaccelerator #AscendEnergyMobility
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Read today’s edition of Innovation This Week—meet the winning teams transforming health care with their biomedical solutions!
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Empathy is a key trait that drives innovators to design products and services that genuinely meet customer needs, foster stronger team relationships, and navigate challenges more effectively. But how do you incorporate this concept into your curriculum as an educator? 🤔 Try these five strategies: https://bit.ly/3T9hknF Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series provides research-based insights into essential elements of inclusive entrepreneurship education. #Entrepreneurship #Empathy #IUSE
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What if a simple test could save millions of lives by catching cancer early? ARPA-H’s Platform Optimizing SynBio for Early Intervention and Detection in Oncology (POSEIDON) Program aims to fundamentally change the field of cancer screening by developing first-in-class, over-the-counter, MCED tests that screen for 30+ cancers at Stage 1. POSEIDON intends to develop non-invasive synthetic sensors and reporters to reliably detect cancer from breath or urine samples at home. Register now to attend POSEIDON’s in-person Proposers’ Day on September 4 in Baltimore! → https://bit.ly/3Aq0cUl Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
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🚀 Applications are OPEN for the VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship! 🌍💡 Join us in shaping the future of STEM innovation with $35,000 in funding, mentorship, and a supportive network. Ready to apply? Follow these steps: 1️⃣ Ensure your institution is a VentureWell member. 2️⃣ Collaborate with your partner to prepare your proposal. 3️⃣ Complete the application in our Community Portal. 4️⃣ Submit your application by Oct. 23 at 11:59 PM ET. We're especially seeking diverse applicants from MSIs, HBCUs, and community colleges. Don’t miss this chance to drive transformative change! 🔗 https://bit.ly/46eFlPs #VentureWell #STEMInnovation #InclusiveInnovation #HigherEd #FundingOpportunities #EcosystemFuturesFellowship
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📅 Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET! We’ll discuss the RADx® Tech ACT ENDO Challenge and how innovators can help improve endometriosis diagnostics. Join to learn more about this exciting opportunity to compete for a share of $3M. 💰 During this session, you will: ✅ Understand the challenge objectives and criteria ✅ Receive guidance on the submission process ✅ Learn from experts in the field ✅ Participate in a live Q&A Register now and take the first step toward advancing women’s health. https://bit.ly/3LVUImE #RadxTechEndo #WomensHealthNICHD #HealthTech #biotech #femtech #RadxTech
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Eleven teams have been selected as winners of the 13th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge supported by The National Institutes of Health and VentureWell. Their transformative biomedical solutions aim to solve pressing medical challenges through innovation, including an at-home device that simulates physical therapy treatment through dynamic stretches, empowering patients recovering from knee surgery🦵; and an ingestible probe that changes chemical composition when in contact with dysplastic or cancerous tissue, offering a cost-effective, accessible solution for early detection 💊. Teams will receive prizes of up to $20,000 from a total prize pool of $160,000. Learn more about the DEBUT Challenge and the 2024 winners: https://bit.ly/4cJlSrV #Biomedical #BiomedicalEngineering #Idea2Impact #VentureWell #NIH #NIBIB
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🌟 Why apply for VentureWell's Ecosystem Futures Fellowship? This unique opportunity is open to all U.S. higher education institutions and provides funding, mentorship, and a supportive network to help educators, staff, and administrators in STEM bring their innovative, inclusive ideas to life. Ready to get started? 📄 Download the guidelines to prepare a strong application. 🎓 Register for an info session to learn more about the fellowship and ask questions. 🔗https://bit.ly/46eFlPs Don’t miss this chance to be part of a community dedicated to fostering diversity and innovation in STEM. 🌍💡 #VentureWell #Idea2Impact #Funding #Entrepreneurship #Inclusivity
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🚀 Join the Solar Revolution! Applications for Solar Prize Round 8 are closing soon. Compete for $50K in the READY! phase and gain access to mentorship, resources, and further funding opportunities. Submit your application by September 26! Submit Your Application: https://lnkd.in/edV-DvQ9 #SolarEnergy #Innovation #SolarTech #CleanEnergy #AmericanSolar
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