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Techstars Startup Weekend

Techstars Startup Weekend in Central Arkansas

Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and, maybe even start that business.

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Spark!

A Central Arkansas Small Business Accelerator

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Being an entrepreneur in tech…that may be harder.
But you’re in luck. The Venture Center is a globally recognized entrepreneur support organization in the heart of downtown Little Rock. We’re excited to announce our upcoming Spark! Accelerator program will be focusing on you, the tech startups, to get you where you need to be faster.

Apply for Spark! by April 1st!

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VenCent Fintech Summit

2023 VenCent Fintech Summit August 14-15

Join The Venture Center at VenCent Fintech Summit – an exclusive event that brings together bank industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from around the world for two days, live demos, and unlimited networking. August 14-15, 2023, we’ll delve into how technology will shape our industry’s evolution – from banking innovation strategies to best practices when dealing with changing technologies.

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FIS Fintech Accelerator

2023 FIS Fintech Accelerator

FIS is the world’s largest global provider dedicated to banking and payments technologies. FIS empowers the financial world with payment processing and banking solutions, including software, services and technology outsourcing. If you want to partner with or sell to financial institutions, the FIS Fintech Accelerator can get you there faster than you ever thought possible.

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Techstars Startup Weekend | Central Arkansas

Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and, maybe even start that business.

Techstars Startup Weekend in Central Arkansas is happening April 14-16 and will focus on the following topics:

-Health Tech
-Agriculture Tech
-Education Tech
-Community (General)

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About The Venture Center

The Venture Center is an entrepreneur support organization that helps startups become viable, high-growth businesses. By leveraging the expertise of a world-class team of mentors, intensive programming, and introductions to the investor community, The VC serves as an engine for economic growth in Central Arkansas and beyond.

The Venture Center is the home of the award-winning FIS Fintech Accelerator. Get involved with us! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all the happenings.

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