TechCrunch Startup News Activate and The Engine Accelerator team up to train scientists to become founders
Dec 16, 2024
Discover how Activate and The Engine Accelerator are revolutionizing the path from scientific research to entrepreneurship. They’re joining forces to equip scientists with the skills needed to tackle climate change and innovate successfully. This collaboration highlights the growing trend of turning scientific innovations into impactful startups. Tune in to learn about the benefits of such partnerships in accelerating scientific advancements!
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Partnership for Scientist Founders
- Activate and The Engine Accelerator are partnering to better support scientists becoming founders.
- They aim to streamline the transition by combining their complementary programs.
Complementary Programs
- The Engine works with early-stage "proto-founders" exploring commercialization.
- Activate supports founders with refined ideas, offering two-year fellowships to prepare for fundraising.
Blueprint Program Success
- Many proto-founders from The Engine's Blueprint program received Activate fellowships.
- This success led Activate to seek closer collaboration with The Engine.