Member Spotlight: Black and Veatch Launches COVID-19 Response Accelerator

Are you a startup with a solution that can reduce the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, but need help commercializing and rapidly deploying? Black & Veatch is looking for growing companies seeking to scale emerging solutions to save lives, help communities cope, and protect the economy. The 2020 Black & Veatch IgniteX COVID-19 Response Accelerator is a virtual, remote initiative open to startups and others with emerging solutions that can mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our communities. Black & Veatch is committing a minimum of $250,000 in the form of grants and/or in-kind services, with a wealth of connections and resources to bring ideas and concepts to reality. With this accelerator, companies will have access their network of mentors, customers and investors. Selections for initial round will be chosen on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply now at www.bvignite.com. Black & Veatch has already received 100 applications since announcing the program. If you are interested in partnering on promising solutions, please reach out to Ryan Pletka.