BioArkansas News
CADET Program Launches with First Cohort at BioVentures
This Tuesday, BioVentures hosted the kickoff event for the new Cancer and Developing Entrepreneurial Technologies (CADET) program, an NIH-funded initiative designed to equip cancer researchers with the skills needed to move discoveries beyond the laboratory. CADET supports graduate and post-graduate trainees as they learn how to translate research into products, technologies, and treatments that address real patient needs. The program combines entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and practical tools to help participants navigate the path from scientific insight to potential impact. Inside the Kickoff Event The kickoff brought together the inaugural cohort for an introduction to the program’s goals, structure, and expectations for the spring semester. Participants took part in a series of activities designed to build foundational skills and begin thinking about their work through a commercialization lens. Key elements covered during the session included: Overview of the Spring Curriculum: Participants reviewed upcoming modules focused on market analysis, intellectual property protection, regulatory considerations, and preparing pitches for investment or industry engagement. Message Box Workshop: The group was introduced to the Message Box,…
The Venture Center Announces Technical Advisory Council for Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator
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BioVentures Receives 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration
BioVentures has been selected as one of the awardees of the 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund…
435: From Idea to Impact: Inside the Pivot X Approach with Heather Applegate
Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, host Caleb Talley sits down with Heather…
Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator Hosts Demo Day in Bentonville
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The Venture Center, Standard Lithium Advance Nation’s First Lithium Technology Accelerator with Second Cohort, Positioning Arkansas at the Forefront of U.S. Battery Innovation
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