Fueling Entrepreneurs and Innovators Through Education, Collaboration, and Acceleration

Find Out How We Give Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators Tools for Success.

Register for JOLT

JOLT is a three-day cybersecurity challenge that will leave you charged up and ready to conquer the digital realm. Gather your squad of four and get ready to power through a series of thrilling challenges designed to put your cyber skills to the ultimate test!

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Calling all Young Innovators: Apply for Pitch 'N Punch

Do you know a 5th-8th grader with big ideas? Encourage them to step up and showcase their creativity at Pitch ‘N Punch, a Shark Tank-style pitch competition designed just for young entrepreneurs!

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Membership

Become a Venture Center Member

The Venture Center Membership Program is designed to foster a vibrant community of tech workers, startup enthusiasts, accelerator participants, local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business professionals.

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Got an Idea?

Origin is your starting point for ideation! Here you will meet with a Venture Center representative to explore your idea(s) and receive information about the local resources available to assist you in your entrepreneurial journey. Learn about lean methodology and apply it to your idea by completing a Lean Canvas. Discover the local programs, networking events, and mentorship available to help you navigate the world of entrepreneurship.

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Take the Leap Into the Startup Journey

The Venture Center is the place where the technology and entrepreneurial communities come together to learn and connect, empowering each other to take the leap into the start-up journey. Get involved today! Sign up for our next education and networking events.

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About The Venture Center

The Venture Center is an entrepreneur support organization that helps startups become viable, high-growth businesses. By leveraging the expertise of a world-class team of mentors, intensive programming, and introductions to the investor community, The VC serves as an engine for economic growth in Central Arkansas and beyond.

The Venture Center is the home of the award-winning FIS Fintech Accelerator. Get involved with us! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all the happenings.

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The Venture Center Premier Sponsors

Little Rock Tech Park

Community Partners