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EcoMap ReCap: VentureWell OPEN 2024

EcoMap ReCap: VentureWell OPEN 2024

VentureWell's mission, deeply interwoven with the ethos of OPEN 2024, envisions a world where science and technology innovators have ample support, training, and access to essential networks and resources.

How to Catalyze Your Ecosystem With the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)

How to Catalyze Your Ecosystem With the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)

Find out how the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) can fund your ecosystem building efforts — our detailed post guides you through leveraging this unique opportunity from the SBA

EcoMap ReCap: USASBE 2024

EcoMap ReCap: USASBE 2024

Officially themed Forging the Future Together, the USASBE conference also embraced an unofficial motif: AI's current omnipresence in student entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education.

Introducing the EcoMap PLACE Builder Fellowship in Honor of Pava LaPere

Introducing the EcoMap PLACE Builder Fellowship in Honor of Pava LaPere

The Pava LaPere Award for Cultivating Ecosystems will Launch in Spring ‘24

Reflections on 5 Years of EcoMap

Reflections on 5 Years of EcoMap

As EcoMap reaches a bittersweet 5 year milestone, let our founder Pava tell you the Honest History of where we came from and where we will go.

EcoMap Technologies Announces Sherrod Davis as CEO

EcoMap Technologies Announces Sherrod Davis as CEO

EcoMap Technologies Announces Sherrod Davis as CEO

Startup Tennessee: EcoMap and Launch Tennessee Join Forces to Connect Tennessee’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Startup Tennessee: EcoMap and Launch Tennessee Join Forces to Connect Tennessee’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Learn more about how Launch Tennessee and EcoMap are working together to connect Tennessee's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

EcoMap & BCL of Texas: Supercharging the Lone Star State's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

EcoMap & BCL of Texas: Supercharging the Lone Star State's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Learn how Business Community Lenders is helping Texas entrepreneurs to escape 'startup purgatory' and navigate a booming ecosystem to find direction, resources, and ultimately, success.

EcoMap ReCap: 2023 SSTI Annual Conference

EcoMap ReCap: 2023 SSTI Annual Conference

‍The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) held its 25th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia last week as the EcoMap team made its first foray into this particular ecosystem of science/tech-based government, university, and economic development leaders.

Ecosystem Grants (and Conferences): September 2023

Ecosystem Grants (and Conferences): September 2023

With ecosystem builder funding opportunities winding down for the Summer, now's the time to lock in your Fall conference schedule

An Ecosystem Approach to Affordable Housing: A Cape Fear Collective Case Study

An Ecosystem Approach to Affordable Housing: A Cape Fear Collective Case Study

Discover how Cape Fear Collective is working to transform the region's affordable housing ecosystem using innovative data science and EcoMap's platform.

EcoMap Technologies Raises $3.5M in Seed Series 2 to Fuel Next-Gen Product Development

EcoMap Technologies Raises $3.5M in Seed Series 2 to Fuel Next-Gen Product Development

After a year of dramatic growth, EcoMap Tech has closed a Seed Series 2, with the investment targeted towards product development and customer experience

'Short-Circuiting the Search for Entrepreneurial Support' in Philly: A Holy Family University Case Study

'Short-Circuiting the Search for Entrepreneurial Support' in Philly: A Holy Family University Case Study

From the boardroom to the classroom, Dr. Don Goeltz bridges the gap between learning and doing in entrepreneurship — dive into the story of the Philly Venture Hub and the revolution it's bringing to Philly's startups.

Ecosystem Grants: August 2023

Ecosystem Grants: August 2023

August deadlines are approaching for opportunities from the EDA and Truist Foundation - learn more inside our latest monthly ecosystem grants newsletter

 Connectors of the Community: T. Rowe Price Case Study

Connectors of the Community: T. Rowe Price Case Study

John Brothers isn't just a man with a plan - he's a man with a mission. Since taking over as President of both the T. Rowe Price Foundation and T. Rowe Price Charitable in 2015, John has led efforts to achieve sustainable and equitable economic development across Baltimore.

EDA Recompete Program Spotlight

EDA Recompete Program Spotlight

Discover the potential of the EDA's $200 million Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program to revitalize regions and learn how you can leverage EcoMap in the process

Ecosystem Grants: July 2023

Ecosystem Grants: July 2023

Check out these grants from the EDA + MIT SOLVE geared for ecosystem builders in July 2023

EDA's Build 2 Scale Program Is Back: What You Need to Know

EDA's Build 2 Scale Program Is Back: What You Need to Know

Discover the transformative potential of the Build to Scale program, learn how to navigate its application process, and understand how EcoMap Technologies can enhance your chances for success

EDA's Tech Hubs Program: A Consortium-Approach to Regional Growth

EDA's Tech Hubs Program: A Consortium-Approach to Regional Growth

Unleash the potential of your region's innovation ecosystem as a newly designated Tech Hub, fostering collaboration and driving economic development through the groundbreaking Tech Hubs Program

The 2023 STEM Talent Challenge: What You Need to Know

The 2023 STEM Talent Challenge: What You Need to Know

The STEM Talent Challenge provides ecosystem builders with a unique opportunity to develop innovative projects that strengthen local and regional STEM talent pipelines

Connect IND: Connecting Indiana’s Innovators With The Information They Need To Succeed

Connect IND: Connecting Indiana’s Innovators With The Information They Need To Succeed

Connect IND streamlines information access for Indiana's entrepreneurs - learn how Morgan Allen from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) helped to bring this platform from an idea to implemented throughout the state

Ecosystem Grants: May 2023

Ecosystem Grants: May 2023

Check out these grants geared for ecosystem builders in May 2023 for the opportunity to get hundreds of thousands in capacity building support

How Modern Chatbots Can Shape The World of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building

How Modern Chatbots Can Shape The World of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building

Revolutionize the way you interact with technology and support entrepreneurs with EcoBot, the first chatbot trained on data specific to your ecosystem.

Ecosystem Grants: April 2023

Ecosystem Grants: April 2023

Check out these grants geared for ecosystem builders in April 2023 for the opportunity to get hundreds of thousands in capacity building support

EcoMap Case Study: Venture for America

EcoMap Case Study: Venture for America

Learn how EcoMap partnered with Venture for America (VFA) to help fulfill their mission of creating an accessible and inclusive future of entrepreneurship in America.

Ecosystem Grants: March 2023

Ecosystem Grants: March 2023

Check out these grants geared for ecosystem builders in March 2023 for the opportunity to get hundreds of thousands in capacity building support

Ecosystem Grants: February 2023

Ecosystem Grants: February 2023

The federal government is serving up hundreds of millions of dollars for ecosystem builders this year - here are three opportunities to put on your radar for February 2023

EcoMap ReCap: SBA 2022 Innovation Ecosystem Summit

EcoMap ReCap: SBA 2022 Innovation Ecosystem Summit

The Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted its second annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit last week - and based on the flurry of ecosystem building initiatives happening across federal agencies, industry leaders, and local champions - it certainly seems like it is here to stay.

EcoMap ReCap: SCN Fall 2022 Summit

EcoMap ReCap: SCN Fall 2022 Summit

Team EcoMap headed to the SCN Fall 2022 Summit down in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out our EcoMap ReCap post to get a taste of all the ecosystem-based action happening down in Funky Town

EcoMap ReCap: UEDA Summit 2022

EcoMap ReCap: UEDA Summit 2022

The EcoMap team recaps their experience at the 2022 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Summit in San Antonio

EcoMap ReCap: TechForward 2022

EcoMap ReCap: TechForward 2022

EcoMap attended TechForward to learn about the impact connecting ecosystems can have within the non-profit space

Case Study: NorCal Entrepreneur Hub Launch

Case Study: NorCal Entrepreneur Hub Launch

The NorCal Entrepreneur Hub enables innovators, startup founders, and small business owners to find and connect with the right resources for their business, including investors, universities, mentoring programs, networking groups, training programs, and more.

EcoMap Tech is Hiring for 6 Full Time Roles

EcoMap Tech is Hiring for 6 Full Time Roles

Over the next 6 months, we'll be growing our team by adding 6 new full-time roles focused on building capacity in sales, marketing, and customer success.

Announcing EcoMap's $3.5M Funding Round

Announcing EcoMap's $3.5M Funding Round

Today we are thrilled to announce that EcoMap Technologies has closed a $3.5M Seed Round led by Las Olas Venture Capital, with participation from Janus Venture Partners, GroTech, Conscious Venture Lab, Techstars, TCP, and other local partners.

What EcoMap's Expansion Means for Our Customers

What EcoMap's Expansion Means for Our Customers

EcoMap recently brought in substantial capital resources to help us make EcoMap even better - here is what our expansion means for our customers

EcoMap Technologies Closes $3.5M Seed Round

EcoMap Technologies Closes $3.5M Seed Round

Baltimore, Md (June 7, 2022) – EcoMap Technologies, a Baltimore-based start-up that creates platforms that help people navigate ecosystems, is excited to announce that it has closed a $3.5M seed round led by Las Olas Venture Capital.

EcoMap's "Maryland Entrepreneur Hub" Wins 2022 MEDA Economic Development Marketing Award

EcoMap's "Maryland Entrepreneur Hub" Wins 2022 MEDA Economic Development Marketing Award

EcoMap Technologies is thrilled to learn of the Maryland Entrepreneur Hub’s selection as the 2022 winner of the Economic Development Marketing award for a Large Community from the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA).

EcoMap ReCap: SCN Spring Summit 2022

EcoMap ReCap: SCN Spring Summit 2022

Last week, Startup Champions Network (SCN) welcomed over 140 attendees to The Triangle in North Carolina in what turned out to be the largest in-person conference in the organization’s history. No Bull.

EcoMap ReCap: 2022 National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference (CCC)

EcoMap ReCap: 2022 National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference (CCC)

For the first time in almost two years exactly, the National League of Cities (NLC) returned to Washington D.C. for its Congressional City Conference (CCC). And what a welcome return it was.

Meet EcoMap Technologies

Meet EcoMap Technologies

With all the buzz around our company lately, we figured it was time we formally introduced EcoMap Tech

The Black Butterfly Network: Connections on a Deeper Level

The Black Butterfly Network: Connections on a Deeper Level

Paulo Gregory is a man who doesn’t like labels. If you were to ask him what he did for a living, you likely wouldn’t get the same answer twice.

How Ghana Uses EcoMap to Support its Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

How Ghana Uses EcoMap to Support its Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Joshua Adedeji is the Regional Head of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) West Africa. He was one of the driving forces behind Ghana’s implementation of an EcoMap platform with the goal of creating deeper connections within their community.

Building Dallas For All Entrepreneurs

Building Dallas For All Entrepreneurs

A look at how Dallas, TX is using ecosystem mapping to level the playing field for its entrepreneurs.

EcoMap ReCap: Startup Champions Network (SCN) 2021 Fall Summit

EcoMap ReCap: Startup Champions Network (SCN) 2021 Fall Summit

The Startup Champions Network (SCN) met in-person for the first time since March 2020, and nothing notable has happened since then.

Launch of the Entrepreneurship USC EcoMap Platform

Launch of the Entrepreneurship USC EcoMap Platform

Members of the USC entrepreneurial ecosystem have a new hub to understand all of the resources and organizations around them

Highlighting the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition: 2023 Stage One Winners

Highlighting the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition: 2023 Stage One Winners

Back in May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) unveiled the 40 Stage One winners of the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, which aims to foster a thriving national ecosystem that advances equitable investment in innovative high growth small businesses.

Importance of Relationships in Ecosystem Building

Importance of Relationships in Ecosystem Building

Having a successful ecosystem starts with the people in it. An ecosystem is only as strong as the relationships within it. Stronger relationships and a solid community base can influence an ecosystem’s trajectory and effectiveness in various ways and serve as a key stimulant to its growth.

Politics of Ecosystem Building

Politics of Ecosystem Building

The politics around ecosystem building come into play when the relationships, whether it is individuals, organizations, or groups of ecosystem builders, are not aligned.

Honoring Pava LaPere by Leading EcoMap into the Future: A note from newly named CEO, Sherrod Davis

Honoring Pava LaPere by Leading EcoMap into the Future: A note from newly named CEO, Sherrod Davis

Honoring Pava LaPere by Leading EcoMap into the Future: A note from newly named CEO, Sherrod Davis

Ecosystem Talks: The Power of Innovation Ecosystems & Workforce Development

Ecosystem Talks: The Power of Innovation Ecosystems & Workforce Development

Dive into the latest Ecosystem Talks webinar! Join Sherrod Davis and Louis Stewart in an exciting conversation around innovation ecosystems and workforce development

Ecosystem Talks: University Led Economic Development

Ecosystem Talks: University Led Economic Development

Dive into University Led Economic Development with Sherrod, Julie, and Cameron!

EcoMap Technologies Continues to Grow Executive Team

EcoMap Technologies Continues to Grow Executive Team

EcoMap Technologies, a category-defining ecosystem intelligence AI software company, today announced the appointment of Eric Sauter as Vice President of Product and Ron Nelson as Vice President of Sales, cementing their commitment to managing their accelerated growth strategically and thoughtfully.

From Blueprint to Reality: Building Equitech Cities Through Ecosystem Development

From Blueprint to Reality: Building Equitech Cities Through Ecosystem Development

From Blueprint to Reality: Building Equitech Cities Through Ecosystem Development

How Universities Spur Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in the Ecosystem

How Universities Spur Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in the Ecosystem

How Universities Spur Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in the Ecosystem

IEDC Case Study: How EcoMap Empowered Indiana's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

IEDC Case Study: How EcoMap Empowered Indiana's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

EcoMap Technologies partnered with Indiana Economic Development Corporation to develop Connect IND, an online platform powered by ecosystem intelligence for Indiana's entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to navigate the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.