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Ecosystem Tour 24-08: Washington D.C. Part 2: NSF

Discover how the NSF's Regional Innovation Engines program aims to transform American innovation ecosystems with $160M over 10 years. Grace and Eric interview Thyaga Nandagopal to explore the goals, application criteria, and success metrics. Learn how your organization can compete and unlock significant funding. Preliminary proposals due August 6, 2024. Don't miss this game-changing opportunity!

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ECOSYSTEM TOUR 24-06: Shenandoah Valley, VA

Rural American startup communities face unique challenges that require innovative solutions and a dedicated support network. Our latest stop on the Ecosystem Tour took us to Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, where we discovered a region that is not just overcoming these challenges but thriving through community collaboration and forward-thinking initiatives.

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ECOSYSTEM TOUR 24-05: BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

In this episode, we travel to Birmingham, Alabama, to uncover its evolving startup ecosystem. This episode dives into the city's entrepreneurial scene, featuring in-depth interviews with local leaders Naila Jackson and Tanesha Sims-Summers. Discover how Birmingham is tackling the challenges of funding access and systemic barriers while leveraging its rich history to foster a supportive environment for startups.

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#20-01 - Congressman Rick Allen: Entrepreneur Roundtable

This August, we organized a entrepreneur roundtable with Congressman Rick Allen as part of Congressional Startup Day. Seeing how both startups and startups community building has been impacted by the pandemic and economic crisis that we are facing as a nation, as well as the critical role that entrepreneurship will play in the recovery of every city; we’re doubling down on our core mission to Make Startups.

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