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Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in our community
IgniteNext Launches Spring 2024 Cohort
March 15, 2024
We're excited to announce the launch of our Spring 2024 incubation cohort, featuring 15 innovative student-led ventures across diverse sectors including healthcare technology, sustainable agriculture, and educational tools.
This cohort represents our largest and most diverse group to date, with teams from 8 different universities and colleges. Each team will receive intensive mentorship, access to funding, and the opportunity to present at our Demo Day in June.
Read Full StoryEcoTrack Secures $50K Seed Funding
March 10, 2024
Former IgniteNext participant EcoTrack, a sustainability tracking app for businesses, has successfully raised $50,000 in seed funding from local angel investors.
Learn MoreNew Mentor Network Expansion
March 5, 2024
We've welcomed 12 new industry mentors specializing in AI, fintech, and social impact ventures to strengthen our support network.
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Recent news and announcements from our community
Innovation Challenge Winners
February 28, 2024Congratulations to our Q1 Innovation Challenge winners! Three outstanding projects focused on climate solutions received recognition and funding.
Partnership with TechCorp
February 25, 2024Exciting new partnership brings additional resources, mentorship opportunities, and potential internships for our student entrepreneurs.
Workshop Series Launch
February 20, 2024New monthly workshop series covering essential entrepreneurship skills, from customer discovery to pitch preparation and fundraising basics.
Success Stories
Celebrating the achievements of our student entrepreneurs
From Idea to Impact: Sarah's Journey
IgniteNext Alum • Class of 2023
Sarah Thompson transformed her college dorm room idea for sustainable packaging into a thriving business that now serves over 200 local restaurants and has prevented thousands of pounds of waste from entering landfills.
"IgniteNext gave me the confidence and community I needed to turn my environmental passion into a real solution. The mentorship was invaluable."
TechStart's Acquisition Success
IgniteNext Portfolio • Founded 2022
The EdTech startup founded by three computer science students was recently acquired by a major education platform, validating their innovative approach to personalized learning for underserved communities.
Community Highlights
Celebrating milestones and achievements across our network
200+
Student Entrepreneurs
45+
Active Projects
15
Successful Launches
$250K+
Funding Raised
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