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Deep-tech STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Programs, Workshops, Courses

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Empowering Researchers, Universities, and Deep-Tech Startups with Evidence-Based Commercialization Workshops and Innovation Programs

ecosVC’s Lens of the Market® transforms talented scientists, engineers and technical teams into market-savvy product builders, entrepreneurs, start-up founders and industry leaders.

Our training programs bridge the divide between basic research and commercial viability, specializing in deep-tech entrepreneurship and product development.


Trusted by Global Research Leaders

ecosVC’s hard tech innovation training has been implemented at world-class Research I Universities and Accelerators across the United States.

We specialize in hard-tech sectors including:

  • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

  • Chemistry

  • Energy and Climate Tech

  • Forest and Agriculture Technologies


1500+ Participants‍ ‍360+ Teams 100+ Companies Supported‍ ‍


Online, self-paced introductory short courses

Master the essential principles that transform technical teams into market-focused product builders.

R1 University Research Team - Duke University

Duke University Student Team

In association with universities and companies

Determine the best markets to transform your research into product opportunities.

Bridge the gap between innovation and market readiness with a market validated Business Case and defined minimum viable product requirements.

Scale your solution with a Business Model and Go-To-Market plan designed to deliver an MVP to the best market for success.

Example Research 1 University Student Teams

R1 University Research Team - University of Texas El Paso

University of Texas El Paso Student Team

In association with local partners

Fast-track your technical team's transformation into market-savvy product builders with our intensive, results-focused accelerated training program.

R1 Univesity Research Team - Oregon State University

Oregon State University Student Team