E-Team Program – Winter 2026 Cohort

About

The E-Team Program, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, invites U.S. student teams to apply for up to $25,000 in non-dilutive funding, comprehensive entrepreneurship training, and invaluable mentorship to advance their innovative solutions addressing significant social, health, or environmental challenges, all while gaining national recognition and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Up to $25,000 in non-dilutive grant funding
• Fully funded entrepreneurship training workshops
• Access to mentorship and networking opportunities with industry experts
• National recognition and exposure through prestigious publications
• Structured program with two stages: Pioneer and Propel

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students enrolled at U.S.-based institutions
• Teams must include two or more students and a faculty advisor
• Innovations must address social, health, or environmental challenges
• Focus on science- and engineering-based inventions
• Intent to commercialize required