Open Call: E-Team Program Grant for Student Innovators (US)

The focus of this opportunity is up to $25,000 in grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship by dedicated staff, national recognition, networking with peers and industry experts, scalable innovations which aim to solve a large social, health, or environmental challenge, non-dilutive E-Team Program grants to early-stage innovator teams, inventions that will scale to address a pressing social, health, or environmental need, innovations that can solve challenges in areas including health, food security, energy, and climate change, an innovation that is different from other competing technologies, a strong commitment to exploring commercialization of your innovation, and teams that include two or more students and a faculty advisor.

The program is designed to support student ventures as they begin their journey as innovators and entrepreneurs. Selected teams receive funding that empowers them to explore commercialization while advancing their invention. In addition to financial support, grantees participate in fully funded training workshops that combine lean startup principles, professional development and company-building knowledge to help strengthen the foundation of their venture.

Participants gain access to a network of mentors, investors and strategic partners who can accelerate the growth of their innovations. The program also provides national recognition, with past teams earning prestigious visibility through Time Magazine’s “Best Inventions” list, Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” and various other notable platforms.

The program seeks strong student-driven teams that demonstrate the intent to commercialize and the potential for large-scale social, environmental or health impact. Innovations supported must be science- and engineering-based and stand apart from competing technologies.

For more information, visit VentureWell.