Seeding Innovation: The Power of Breakthrough Funding

Mar 4, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

The 21st century changes fast, bringing ample opportunity for innovation. But traditional funding approaches haven’t kept pace with shifts in the R&D ecosystem. Breakthrough funding models are revolutionizing how ideas are sourced and supported—attracting big thinkers, fostering knowledge exchange, and fast-tracking ambitious ventures. From outcome-focused investments in 21st-century skills to betting big on moonshot approaches, breakthrough funding is tackling pressing educational challenges. Join us to learn how transformative funding is empowering trailblazers and propelling innovation.

This is an accredited session for CPE credit.

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