VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship
The VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship supports faculty-led teams in building sustainable, inclusive STEM innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems through immersive collaboration and professional development.
Funder: VentureWell
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application/proposals due)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 per team of two; includes $10,000 award and $7,500 travel stipend per team member (one-year duration)
Summary: Immersive fellowship supporting faculty and higher education leaders to build scalable, sustainable, and inclusive STEM innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Key Information: Teams must include at least one faculty member and all members must be affiliated with a U.S.-based accredited higher education institution; institutional VentureWell membership required.
Description
The VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship is a one-year professional development program designed for faculty and higher education stakeholders aiming to advance innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) within STEM fields. The fellowship focuses on building institutional capacity for environmental sustainability and inclusive innovation, empowering teams to develop and scale courses, policies, and co-curricular programs. Fellows collaborate with university leadership and external partners to create STEM I&E ecosystem growth plans, engage in immersive experiences, and participate in a national community of practice. The program is especially committed to supporting projects that address significant social, health, or environmental challenges and that expand opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM.
