The VentureWell Institutional I&E Award funds academic leaders to advance science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives within higher education institutions.
Funder: VentureWell
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per award; one-time funding to support institutional innovation initiatives
Summary: Recognizes and funds academic leaders building innovation and entrepreneurship capacity at their institutions.
The VentureWell Institutional I&E Award supports academic leaders who are driving innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) initiatives within higher education. The award provides funding to foster institutional change, develop programs that cultivate student innovators, encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, and help build entrepreneurial ecosystems. The goal is to create lasting impact through the advancement of science and technology-based innovation, empowering institutions to expand their capacity for I&E education and support.