VentureWell

VentureWell is a non-profit organization that develops and delivers training and support for scientific and technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization fosters collaboration among academic institutions, research labs, and classrooms, providing STEM students and researchers with access to vital networks and educational resources to translate discoveries into societal impact. Its programming is designed to guide early-stage innovation teams through the process of bringing their ideas to fruition.

Established in 1995, VentureWell began with significant support from The Lemelson Foundation, itself founded by prolific independent inventor Jerome Lemelson. The foundational insight behind VentureWell was the critical need to cultivate and empower future generations of innovators, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and pathways to address global challenges and develop impactful solutions. This institutional backing allowed for the creation of a robust ecosystem for academic innovation.

The organization serves a broad community of aspiring and early-career innovators, including university students, faculty, and researchers across various scientific and engineering disciplines. VentureWell's long-term vision is to create a world where science and technology innovators are fully equipped with the training, mentorship, and resources required to tackle the most complex global problems, ultimately driving positive change and improving the human condition through tangible technological advancements.