Do you have an idea that you’re not sure how to execute? The Vinetta Project, SEED SPOT and the Association for Women in Science may be able to help bring that vision to life. They teamed up for a launch camp Dec. 6 and 7 aimed at providing women entrepreneurs a supportive environment and resources to set their ideas in motion.
Guests will have access throughout the weekend to workshops on topics like pitching, storyboarding and overcoming biases, networking opportunities and other support.
This is the first SEED SPOT launch camp focused specifically on women entrepreneurs. The social incubator has helped hundreds of founders launch their projects over the past five years, stating that 50 percent of these are women and 46 percent are minority founders. The launch camp’s mission to empower more women founders aligns with the social incubator’s focus on impact-driven ventures.
The Vinetta Project and the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) also bring unique expertise to the project. While SEED SPOT typically serves early-stage social impact venture founders, The Vinetta Project generally works with later-stage technology entrepreneurs.
And the “STEM to Market” program of AWIS is tailored to the needs of women in STEM, offering services like customized training and mentorship focused on diversity and inclusion.
“Through this partnership, we’re combining the best parts of our STEM to Market curriculum with SEED SPOT’s Launch Camp model and the Vinetta Project’s investment in high-growth, women founders to support early-stage STEM women entrepreneurs and develop them as advocates for inclusive entrepreneurship,” AWIS Interim CEO Karene Richards said in a press release.
“The camp includes everything you need to know to get your business off the ground,” Vinetta Project Regional Director Kelly O’Malley told Inno. “A lot of people have ideas of things they want to do, and when you actually start articulating what is it is that you want and how it’s going to work and really thinking through those challenges, it helps you actually get something done.
“Everything culminates with a pitch night on the 7th,” O’Malley continued. On that night, prizes like the Growth Award (for the entrepreneur who’s seen the most positive change with her project) and the Social Innovation Award (for the venture most likely to impact the world) will be announced.
The weekend costs $250 to attend and will be held at the coworking space Beyond20.
