HB Startups

Are you a bold, leading-edge thinker focused on innovating project ex*****on? Black & Veatch is looking for infrastructure-focused startups developing technologies to improve efficiency through process innovation and digital disruption, resulting in greater efficiencies and productivity in the industry.

The BV IgniteX Sustainable Infrastructure Accelerator is a 12-week, primarily virtual program, for startups developing innovative project ex*****on solutions. Selected program participants are partnered with the team of experts to co-develop, pilot and market their new technology.

🚨 Applications are due by June 8, 2025. After the 2025 cohort is announced, the 12 week BV IgniteX Sustainable Infrastructure Accelerator Program will start on July 28, include an in-person Kick-off August 12-13, and culminate with an in-person showcase on October 28. The entrepreneurs will present their solutions, outlining their value proposition and market opportunity.

Learn more and apply here!

BV IgniteX Program BV IgniteX® is a DOE EPIC Prize-recognized 12-week, primarily virtual, cohort program designed to empower start-ups offering scalable solutions for critical human infrastructure.

Join attorney Adam Royal on Wednesday, April 16, at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas for an incredible gathering of thought leaders and innovators sharing their knowledge and experiences about the intersection of AI, law, and healthcare.

💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights! Learn more here: https://www.healthtechaustin.com/april-2025

We're excited for Catarina Colón's presentation during Women's Entrepreneurship Week (WEW), organized by She Stands Tall! Catarina will discuss strategies for building inclusive workplaces to retain talent, crafting equitable hiring practices, and fostering diverse leadership pipelines.

WEW is scheduled for May 5–9, 2025, and will be hosted at the Milwaukee Central Library. ➡️ https://shestandstallmke.com/event/making-diversity-a-priority-from-the-start/

Join Husch Blackwell attorney Gabriel Riekhof and startup founders as they discuss the framework and important fundamentals of the Equity:Control issue and hear from founders on their experiences managing a formula that worked for them.

This is one topic that encompasses so many when raising capital and you will not want to miss! 🔗 Reserve a spot!

Sound Bytes: Managing Equity & Control Learn how to raise capital, structure equity, and protect control of your startup in this founder-focused panel discussion.