The\u00a0ASME ISHOW accelerator and IDEA LAB incubator<\/a>\u00a0have provided support to over 230 hardware-led social ventures from nearly 40 countries since 2015.\u00a0 From rigorous Design & Engineering Review methodology to helping ventures navigate challenges to optimize their long-term environmental and financial sustainability, ISHOW & IDEA LAB experts and mentors build the capacities of social entrepreneurs on their journey to market and increase their likelihood of scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Innovators will have a no cost, no equity<\/strong> opportunity to access seed grants (up to $10K with a chance to earn a second round investment), technical support, and expert guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ASME ISHOW 2024:<\/strong> Deadlines: Applications are open from<\/strong> \u25cf What is IDEA LAB?<\/strong> Why Apply?<\/strong> How to Apply:<\/strong> Applications are now open for the 2024 ASME ISHOW accelerator & IDEA LAB incubator! Hardware-led social entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit an application. Application deadlines are below. The\u00a0ASME ISHOW accelerator and IDEA LAB incubator\u00a0have provided support to over 230 hardware-led social ventures from nearly 40 countries since 2015.\u00a0 From rigorous Design & Engineering Review methodology… Continue reading Calling All Innovators – ISHOW & IDEA LAB Applications Open!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2341,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338\/revisions\/2341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u25cf What is ISHOW?<\/strong>
ISHOW is an accelerator of hardware-led social innovations that address urgent
challenges and will have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact.
\u25cf Who should apply?<\/strong>
Innovators or organizations with prototyped hardware solutions who intend to scale to
market.
\u25cf Benefits:<\/strong>
No cost, equity-free seed grants, technical support, design services, and access to expert
industry networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cb March 1: for ISHOW India consideration
\u25cb May 1: for ISHOW Kenya consideration
\u25cb June 1: for ISHOW USA consideration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ASME IDEA LAB 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDEA LAB is an incubator for earlier stage ventures that have not yet built their first
prototype and addresses critical components of the pre-prototype design process
through a customized learning and mentorship program focused on technology
development and instilling sustainable design practices from the very start.
\u25cf Who should Apply:<\/strong>
Aspiring entrepreneurs in the early stages, brimming with ideas but lacking resources to
build their first prototype.
\u25cf Benefits:<\/strong>
No cost, equity-free grant, capacity building, networking opportunities, mentor guidance,
and resources for technology development.
\u25cf Deadline: Applications are open until March 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both ISHOW and IDEA LAB provide the support, resources, guidance, and training needed to
successfully scale hardware-led social innovations to market. Whether you have a physical
prototype or are in the early stages of concept development, we’re here to help you on your
journey to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Registration link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/42saixS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Option-1.png\")
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