The Venture Center, in partnership with Standard Lithium and the University of Arkansas, announced the public opening of applications for the 2026 Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), the nation’s first accelerator program dedicated to lithium innovation and the U.S. battery supply chain. Read More
James Hendren stepped down from his role as Chair of the Board of Directors at The Venture Center at the beginning of this year, marking a significant transition for one of Arkansas’ long-standing entrepreneurial support organizations after more than a decade of leadership. Read More
Cohort companies showcase breakthrough lithium and battery-supply-chain technologies to industry leaders and investors Read More
The Venture Center announced the formation of a new Technical Advisory Council (TAC) supporting the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA) — the nation’s first accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery-supply-chain innovation. Read More
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Accelerator sprint connects top startups with Standard Lithium and other Southwest Arkansas producers; Demo Day set for Dec. 17 in Bentonville. Read More
