The University of Winnipeg Foundation recently launched the Venture Fund Group, a “Dragon’s Den”-style opportunity that allows graduate students and faculty members to pitch their innovative projects and ideas to a group of investors. Each investor may pledge up to $5K, which the foundation will match dollar for dollar. “The idea behind this new initiative we’ve called the Venture Fund Group, was designed to connect a younger generation of donors with researchers working to solve key scientific and social challenges,” said University of Winnipeg Foundation President Javier Schwersensky. “The strength of this group comes from both the generosity of its members, and the freedom they have as investors to choose where they believe their funding will have the greatest positive impact.”
