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Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator Hosts first Demo Day in El Dorado
Cohort companies showcase breakthrough lithium and battery-supply-chain technologies to industry leaders and investors. Read More
Posted on: April 28, 2026
The Venture Center’s 10th Annual JOLT Cyber Challenge Explores AI Risks in High-Growth Startups
The Venture Center is marking a milestone year with the 10th annual JOLT Cyber Challenge, taking place April 24-26, 2026, at University of Arkansas Little Rock’s Reynolds Business Building. Read More
Posted on: April 20, 2026
The Venture Center, Standard Lithium, and University of Arkansas advance the nation’s first lithium technology accelerator with the launch of its first 2026 cohort. Read More
Posted on: April 7, 2026
The Venture Center, in partnership with Standard Lithium and the University of Arkansas, announced the public opening of applications for the 2026 Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), the nation’s first accelerator program dedicated to lithium innovation and the U.S. battery supply chain. Read More
Posted on: February 17, 2026
The Venture Center Announces Cohort for 2026 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator
Posted on: February 4, 2026
James Hendren Steps Down as Board Chair of The Venture Center After More Than a Decade of Leadership
James Hendren stepped down from his role as Chair of the Board of Directors at The Venture Center at the beginning of this year, marking a significant transition for one of Arkansas’ long-standing entrepreneurial support organizations after more than a decade of leadership. Read More
Posted on: January 15, 2026