The Donation will provide 10 Orbiter Pass scholarships to Startups from Underserved Communities at the Levan Center of Innovation
June 2, 2023– The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is pleased to announce that Memorial Healthcare System has generously donated $50,000 to kick off the Levan Center of Innovation’s 100 Start-Up Entrepreneurship Project scholarship program. This groundbreaking initiative facilitates meaningful connections between forward-thinking sponsors and deserving entrepreneurs, granting these startups access to the transformative benefits of the Levan Center of Innovation. The 100 Startup Entrepreneurship Project supports startup and scaleup companies with a one-year scholarship providing access to the resources they need to succeed, including a dedicated community desk, entry to programs, invitations to events, utilization of wraparound services, access to potential funders, and introductions to professional networking opportunities. Thanks to Memorial ‘s contribution, 10 scholarships will be allocated to startups from underserved communities, allowing them to fully leverage the core services provided by the Levan Center of Innovation.
The Levan Center of Innovation’s 100 Start-Up Entrepreneurship Project helps to foster a supportive ecosystem where innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship converge, break down barriers, and empower companies to thrive. The program helps bridge the gap between aspiration and resources to drive economic growth, inspire change, and shape a future where every entrepreneur can succeed.
“We are so grateful for this very generous donation from Memorial Healthcare System, which will enable us to extend our services to startups from the underserved population,” said John Wensveen, Ph.D., NSU’s Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. “Our objective is to provide our services to as many eligible entrepreneurs as possible, contributing to developing a thriving innovation and technology ecosystem in South Florida.”
The Levan Center of Innovation, known as “The World’s First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs™,” is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University and Broward County. It is an economic and education development engine linking the South Florida innovation ecosystem and focuses on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
The Levan Center of Innovation seeks applicants and sponsors for its 100 Start-Up Entrepreneurship Project. Each $5,000 scholarship empowers startups with a year-long Orbiter Pass scholarship at the Levan Center of Innovation. Startups interested in applying for a 100 Start-Up Entrepreneurship Project scholarship can do so by visiting https://airtable.com/shr5r7xUQNh4PjGKT.
“At Memorial, we bring care, services and resources to our community and strongly believe in the strength of our diverse culture. Our support of the Levan Center of Innovation’s 100 Startup Entrepreneurship Project is a testament to our commitment to strengthening underserved startups in our community,” stated Melida Akiti, VP of Ambulatory & Community Youth Services at Memorial Healthcare System. “We are proud to empower these entrepreneurs and foster a thriving innovation and technology ecosystem in South Florida.”
For more information about the Levan Center of Innovation, please visit https://www.nova.edu/innovation/
ABOUT ALAN B. LEVAN | NSU BROWARD CENTER OF INNOVATION (LEVAN CENTER OF INNOVATION): The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. The Levan Center is “The World’s First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs™,” for entrepreneurs and supporting stakeholders located in a 54,000 sq. ft. purpose-built Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility. The Levan Center of Innovation is focused on three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars known as the Founder’s Journey (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate, Post-Accelerate). The Levan Center of Innovation serves the NSU and South Florida communities resulting in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, talent skills pipeline, company formation, job creation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies. Customized programs, events, and wraparound services support each of the four pillars. The Levan Center of Innovation is an economic and education development engine for linking South Florida with local, regional, national, and international impact. By powering the innovation ecosystem, the Levan Center of Innovation is a stakeholder in establishing an innovation hub for South Florida. For more information, please visit nova.edu/innovation.
