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Tag a trailblazer who's out here making big moves in I&E! Nominations for the VentureWell VIA Awards are due March 25 🏆

🔑 Investor-mentors like Anne Maghas, PhD—angel investor, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Milestone Growth Capital Institute—are key to the success of the Aspire program. We spoke with her about her commitment to mentoring women founders of color, how angel investors fuel innovation, and what sets Aspire’s mentoring approach apart. Read her insights on leadership, investment, and the power of paying it forward → https://bit.ly/4bhnE4j

Ready to make waves in the blue economy? We shore hope so! 🏝️😌 Applications for the VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator are open! Whether you're launching or scaling your venture, this is your tide-turning moment to #innovate. We’re excited to help you chart your course for impact! 🚢 Apply for Stage 1 by March 5 → https://lnkd.in/d9vtmdPb

Our journey with the NeoNest Project began in 2023 through this program. Two years later, looking back, we see how VentureWell helped lay the foundation for our growth. If you're an innovator with big entrepreneurial dreams, this is an incredible opportunity to gain the support and resources you need to bring your ideas to life. Don't miss the deadline—this could be the start of something great!

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re celebrating Black innovators driving change through entrepreneurship. VentureWell E-Team alum Mah Kadidia Konaté, founder of HAIR ROBOTICS INC., is revolutionizing the beauty industry with Cheewara, a robotic technology that accelerates hair braiding—allowing stylists to serve more clients and boost earnings—while addressing the health challenges hair stylists and clients face from labor-intensive work. Her groundbreaking venture was recently named a University of California, Berkeley Big Ideas Contest Finalist, recognizing its potential to transform the industry and drive positive change. 📸 Photo Credits: Frédéric Neema

For the past 10 years, Aspire has been breaking down barriers for early-stage founders, providing them with the mentorship, connections, and knowledge they need to launch innovations that change lives. In that time, we’ve supported 117 startups—and 81% are still going strong. Learn about the Aspire program, alums, and more → https://bit.ly/4gObW2D

Innovation…now in SUPER vision! 😎🚀 The FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Arkansas program recently brought together eleven teams from universities and research institutions across the state for a virtual workshop where creativity met innovation. 🛠️ 🎨 Their challenge? Design and enhance SUPER glasses only using materials at hand. And this is just the start! Over the next seven months, Arkansas-based postgraduates, faculty, university staff, and administrators receive exclusive mentorship from industry professionals, tailored training sessions, and ongoing support to transform transportation across the state. Ready to see transportation through a new lens?! Learn more about FLIPspace → https://lnkd.in/eh7CS9qm

📣 Calling all student innovators! Are you ready to launch your entrepreneurial journey and make a real impact? Don’t miss your chance to get the resources and mentorship you need to bring your venture to life. Our Summer E-Team application is LIVE and your last chance to apply before 2026! Apply to join the VentureWell E-Team cohort and receive: 💰 Up to $25K in non-dilutive funding 👥 Expert entrepreneurship training and mentorship 🫱🏾🫲🏽 Unmatched networking opportunities ⏰ Apply by April 29! Learn more → https://bit.ly/4jaLx15

Congratulations are in order! We’re excited to help train the eight startups selected for the ACCEL accelerator program and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make.

The difference between a great idea and a funded startup? Preparation. 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾 The Rose Rock Ascend program, powered by VentureWell and Rose Rock Bridge, is a five-week program designed to help early-stage startups secure the partnerships and investment they need to scale their impact. What’s in it for you? 👥 1:1 mentorship with seasoned energy innovators 🌐 Market validation to de-risk your startup 📈 Financial model refinement for fundraising success and more! 👉🏾 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the future of sustainable digital infrastructure! 🗓️ Apply by February 25 → https://lnkd.in/g8Zk2HYy