The Equalize 2024 pitch competition wrapped in June, and winners were selected in topic areas of medical technologies, physical science, digital tools, and therapeutics. The program and event were recently featured in an article in TechPipeline, the publication for the technology transfer and industry engagement communities. This feature outlines the important role that Equalize Startups plays in championing female entrepreneurs and while working to address the disparities in the startup ecosystem.
Read the full article at https://techpipeline.com/issue/the-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-issue/.
Equalize Startups: Empowering Women Innovators
Equalize Startups is dedicated to providing a platform for women innovators to connect, learn, and grow. The selection for the #Equalize2025 cohort has just opened and will accept applications until November 15.
Send your potential candidates or apply yourself!
Selected participants, known as Equalizers, will be announced in December, and activities commence the following January. Equalizers receive field-specific mentorship, participate in entrepreneurial training workshops, and gain access to networks that drive new commercialization connections. Most activities are virtual, allowing for country-wide participation.
Encourage academic women inventors that you know to apply (at the link above) to this excellent program!