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Inside the Startup Ecosystem: Skandalaris Summer Programming Begins June 1
This summer, the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship will once again bring together WashU students, startup founders, and innovation leaders for a hands-on experience that immerses participants in the St. Louis startup ecosystem. Beginning June 1, students participating… -
GiftAMeal Acquired by Swipe Savvy, Expanding Impact Through Restaurant Engagement
A platform that turns everyday dining into meaningful impact is entering its next phase of growth. Swipe Savvy, a customer engagement and rewards platform, has acquired GiftAMeal, the restaurant marketing platform that transforms guest photos into meals for local food… -
Global Impact Award Recognizes Ventures Driving Scalable Impact
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the Spring 2026 Global Impact Award (GIA) winners, recognizing ventures that combine innovation with the potential for meaningful, large-scale impact. Founded in 2013, the Global Impact Award supports the vision… -
WashU Venture Network Awards Follow-on Investments to Four St. Louis Startups
ST. LOUIS, MO — Four St. Louis-based startups have been named the latest recipients of the WashU Venture Network (WVN) Follow-on Investments, marking the second year of a strategic university initiative designed to scale high-growth companies emerging from the WashU… -
Skandalaris Center Celebrates Student Innovation and Awards Venture Funding at WashU I&E Awards
ST. LOUIS, MO — The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis recognized student achievement and awarded venture funding during its annual WashU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards. The evening began with remarks from II… -
Skandalaris Center Launches WashU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis has announced the creation of the WashU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, a new initiative recognizing individuals who have helped shape the university’s culture of… -
Big Ideas, Two Minutes: IdeaBounce® Energizes WashU Entrepreneurs
On Monday, March 23, the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship brought the WashU community together for another high-energy IdeaBounce®. At the Skandalaris Center’s IdeaBounce® event, WashU students pitched early-stage ideas, received feedback from judges, and built connections to… -
From Bears’ Bikes to Farmer’s Fridge: A Founder’s Journey Back to WashU
Tuesday, March 17th, the auditorium at Bauer Hall was packed with students and members of the WashU community, and the energy in the room was unmistakable. Pencils moved quickly. Fingers flew across keyboards. Questions came fast and thoughtful. At the… -
WashU joins Third Coast Foundry
Students, alumni, and ventures from the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WashU will play an active role in the new Third Coast Foundry initiative, participating in programming, investor engagement, and venture showcases in the Bay Area. The… -
Joseph Steensma Installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Joseph Steensma has been installed as the inaugural E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor at Washington University. The Skandalaris Center celebrates his interdisciplinary work connecting research, entrepreneurship and public health.
