Translation · idea → venture
VentureForward
Small, fast grants that get Engineering teams started.
~45teams funded a year
$2,500for returning teams
Overview
Open to students, faculty and staff, VentureForward funds new teams up to $1,000 and returning teams up to $2,500 over a 6–12 month engagement. Teams can re-apply, and many move on to the Batten i.Lab.
- Up to $1,000 for new teams, $2,500 for returning teams
- 6–12 month engagement, re-appliable
- Feeds directly into Batten i.Lab
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