 Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC) is excited to announce the shift of its core programs to operate under the umbrella of Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI) at University School.
EEC is a network of higher education institutions in Northeast Ohio offering entrepreneurship education and startup opportunities for students and professional development for faculty. YEI equips K-12 students with an entrepreneurial mindset and skills for the future by training and supporting educators and offering hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students.  We caught up recently with Deb Hoover, Chief Executive Officer, EEC Ohio, to get her take on the consolidation of EEC and YEI, the Young Entrepreneur Institute.
Toby: What will this consolidation of EEC and YEI mean for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in NE Ohio? Deb: The YEI/EEC consolidation represents the culmination of years of regional ecosystem building efforts focused on building easily navigable pathways among different levels of entrepreneurship education. While the level of collaboration among ecosystem partners in this space has always been exemplary, this consolidation of programming will lead to seamless integration of programs to help K-16 students and educators develop entrepreneurial skills through strengthened ecosystem offerings and strategic deployment of resources.  The University of Akron Research Foundation and the Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies are proud to announce the availability of the Morgan Startup Grant supported by The Burton D. Morgan Foundation. This program aims to support new ventures looking to grow!
 We are thrilled to share a recap of our recent event held on May 15th at John Carroll University. This gathering brought together Member Representatives to engage with the dynamic presentations and celebrate the collaborative achievements within our community.
 We're excited to highlight our recent 2-part Learning Lunch series that delved into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in creativity and education. These recorded sessions are invaluable resources for entrepreneurship educators looking to support our creative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs.
 Tech Side Hustle (TSH) is a program designed for student entrepreneurs interested in creating a tech-based startup. It provides coaching, funding, workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in validating market segments, positioning solutions, and outlining requirements for minimum viable products. The Fall 2024 cohort applications will open in August and close mid-September.
 The E-Team Program, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, empowers student innovators and entrepreneurs by providing up to $25,000 in grants, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, recognition, and networking opportunities. Each year, they award over $800,000 to early-stage teams developing scalable innovations that address social, health, or environmental challenges. Applications are currently open.
 UARF's I-Corps program offers a dynamic 7-week virtual platform for researchers and entrepreneurs to validate innovative ideas through customer discovery, market strategy refinement, and networking. Applications for the Summer 2024 cohort are open until May 19th. Additionally, UARF seeks passionate mentors to guide and support participating teams by providing feedback and encouragement during scheduled virtual sessions.
 LaunchNET Kent State invites EEC members and students to its Small Business Showcase on April 18th, featuring entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses. Case Western Reserve University offers an Entrepreneurship Speaker Series and Skills Lab in April, covering topics like design thinking, philanthropy, candid chats with entrepreneurs, and provocative selling techniques. Registration is required.
 The Entrepreneurship Education Consortium presents an insightful AI Learning Lunch event, "AI in the Classroom," exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence and education through expert discussions on how AI is reshaping the entrepreneurship classroom experience on May 17th, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) via Zoom.
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