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Inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator Gives Technology Startups Breakthrough Opportunities for Bank Partnerships

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Inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator Gives Technology Startups Breakthrough Opportunities for Bank Partnerships

The Venture Center, in a new partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, today announced the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator (ABSA). Applications for financial technology companies to be considered for the first cohort are now being accepted. Read More

Posted on: July 25, 2024
BioVentures, The Venture Center Launch 2024 ACTIVE Program with 25 SEDI Healthcare and Health Tech Companies

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BioVentures, The Venture Center Launch 2024 ACTIVE Program with 25 SEDI Healthcare and Health Tech Companies

Twenty-five healthcare and health tech companies from across Arkansas are participating in the inaugural Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality (ACTIVE) program. This initiative, which is a partnership between BioVentures LLC. and The Venture Center, aims to enhance health outcomes throughout Arkansas. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2024
Bentonville boy wins pitch competition with book intended to help kids with dyslexia

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Bentonville boy wins pitch competition with book intended to help kids with dyslexia

BENTONVILLE -- Organizations are working to inspire youth entrepreneurship in Northwest Arkansas. The Venture Center, a Little Rock-based entrepreneurship support organization, partnered with Economics Arkansas and the Young Entrepreneurs Institute to host a youth business pitch competition on Thursday night. Read More

Posted on: May 28, 2024
Little Rock’s Venture Center Launches Membership Model, Cultivating a Hub for Innovation and Community

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Little Rock’s Venture Center Launches Membership Model, Cultivating a Hub for Innovation and Community

The Venture Center announced the launch of its VC Membership Program in partnership with the Little Rock Tech Park. Read More

Posted on: May 1, 2024
The Venture Center Launches Inaugural AAPI Achieve Program with 20 Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

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The Venture Center Launches Inaugural AAPI Achieve Program with 20 Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

In its first year, Arkansas's newest professional mentorship program for Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals represents eight distinct AAPI nationalities. Read More

Posted on: April 25, 2024
The Venture Center hosts “Pitch ‘N Punch” competition for young innovators in Northwest and Central Arkansas

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The Venture Center hosts “Pitch ‘N Punch” competition for young innovators in Northwest and Central Arkansas

Entrepreneurship knows no age, which is why The Venture Center is partnering with Economics Arkansas and Young Entrepreneur Institute to host the first-ever Northwest Arkansas Pitch ‘N Punch competition on May 23 at Scott Family Amazeum and the second annual Central Arkansas Pitch ‘N Punch competition on June 27 at Museum of Discovery. An innovative competition with a fun atmosphere, incoming 5th-8th grade students are invited to participate and learn about entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of pitching.  Read More

Posted on: April 3, 2024