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
BioVentures has launched the ACTIVE Program in partnership with The Venture Center to give socially and economically disadvantaged innovators (SEDI) in healthcare and technology the opportunity to thrive, focusing on diversity, innovation, and economic inclusivity. Read More
Nine military veterans turned entrepreneurs recently presented their business ventures in downtown Little Rock as part of an inaugural accelerator program designed specifically for them. Read More
A new program aims to help entrepreneurs in central Arkansas’ Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The Little Rock-based Venture Center is launching a new mentorship program called AAPI Achieve, to provide support and guidance to entrepreneurs. Read More
The Venture Center has launched AAPI Achieve, a new professional mentorship program designed to empower members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Arkansas. Applications for the AAPI Achieve program are now open through March 10, and interested applicants are invited to apply. Read More
Forty-eight female entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Arkansas are participating in the 2024 VCWoman Achieve program, an innovative statewide mentorship opportunity organized by The Venture Center in Little Rock. Read More
