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ICYMI: Forbes and TIME named 18 VentureWell-supported companies to their year-end lists.
Eighteen VentureWell-Supported Companies Make Forbes and TIME Year-End Lists
We are celebrating 18 VentureWell-supported STEM companies that have been selected for the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 and TIME’s The Best Inventions of 2024, two prestigious end-of-year lists. They have innovations including a process that liquefies and separates textile waste in clothes, recycling it to create high-quality yarns and fabrics, to combat fast fashion; and a conversion kit that upgrades trucks into plug-in hybrids, enhancing fuel efficiency and allowing for remote data collection on speed, idling, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Meet the Winter 2025 E-Team Program Cohort
After a competitive review process, 22 student ventures were selected to participate in the Winter 2025 cohort of the E-Team Program! Sixteen teams will begin their entrepreneurship journey by participating in Pioneer, the first stage, which includes $5,000 in grant funding and dedicated training to help uncover the ideal market for their inventions. Seven teams will advance to Propel, the second stage, where they will receive an additional $20,000 in funding and three months of training in building their business model canvas and testing their business hypotheses.
The Deadline for VIA Summit Proposals Has Been Extended Through January 15, 2025
There is still time to submit a proposal for the VentureWell Innovation in Action (VIA) Summit, taking place June 10-12, 2025, in New Orleans. Utilize your winter break by applying for an opportunity to share your unique expertise with other thought leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E). We are seeking dynamic and engaging speakers, and in particular, sessions that explore how government policies, funding, and partnerships can accelerate I&E in higher education.
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Do Your Students Still Need Support for Their E-Team Program Application?
The January 28th deadline for our upcoming E-Team Program cohort is fast approaching. By now, your students should have worked on each section of their narrative and sent out verifications of support from their institutions. If they need additional support, encourage them to register for our final information session on January 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. ET. VentureWell Program Officer Sarah Wharmby will provide guidance on the application process, participation requirements, and tips for crafting a compelling submission.
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Job Posting: Senior Program Officer
We’re looking for a senior program officer with experience running programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. This person will oversee the planning, development, and execution of VentureWell’s climatetech accelerator programs; lead the internal team on recruitment, review, and selection of entrepreneurs; and serve as primary point of contact for program participants through the program offerings.
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