VentureWell Institutional I&E Award
The VentureWell E-Team Program funds student teams to advance science or engineering innovations toward commercialization addressing social, health, or environmental challenges.
Funder: VentureWell
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (Summer 2026) | September 29, 2026 (Winter 2027) | January 25, 2027 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per team: $5,000 (Pioneer/Stage 1), $20,000 (Propel/Stage 2); awarded to institution.
Summary: Supports student-led teams at U.S. colleges/universities to develop and commercialize science or engineering-based innovations with social or environmental impact.
Key Information: Teams must include at least two enrolled students and a faculty PI; institutional support required; funds awarded to institutions, not individuals.
Description
The VentureWell Institutional I&E Award (E-Team Program) empowers student-led teams at U.S. colleges and universities to advance innovative science and engineering-based inventions toward commercialization. The program provides non-dilutive grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and national recognition to help teams build scalable solutions that address significant social, health, or environmental challenges. The award is structured in two main stages: Pioneer (Stage 1) and Propel (Stage 2), with the potential for teams to receive up to $25,000 in total funding as they progress. The program also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from teams underrepresented in STEM innovation.
