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Anchored by Velocity, it鈥檚 designed to nurture cross-sector relationships that drive innovation, foster the growth of new businesses, and transform technologies into real-word products.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-uw-custom-blocks block-uw-cbl-image"> <div class="uw-image"> <figure class="uw-image__figure uw-image__full-width"> <picture class="uw-picture">  <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_media_x_large/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=bKq6SMSA 1x" media="all and (min-width: 63.19em)" type="image/jpeg" /> <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_media_large/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=ggNXE1Il 1x" media="all and (min-width: 49.81em)" type="image/jpeg" /> <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_media_medium/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=U66OBnz9 1x" media="all and (min-width: 30em)" type="image/jpeg" /> <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_media_small/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=XeVtaTiq 1x" media="all and (min-width: 25em)" type="image/jpeg" /> <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_media_x_small/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=bjZpkV0X 1x" media="all and (min-width: 15em)" type="image/jpeg" /> <source srcset="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/uw_is_portrait/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=nG-lcMPn 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1em)" type="image/jpeg" />  <img class="uw-picture__fallback" src="/innovation-arena/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/uploads/images/about_coastal-carbon_mikestork.jpg?itok=ORN3RqMS" alt="Coastal Carbon and Mike Stork in Velocity space"> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="uw-text-align--left block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> <p class="highlight"><strong>Together, we're innovating for impact</strong></p> <p>What makes the Innovation Arena distinct is the combination of Velocity鈥檚 exceptional mentorship programs, and the extensive product development resources housed within its infrastructure. This unique offering creates a startup ecosystem like no other. To further enrich this dynamic environment, Innovation Arena resident members have been selected based on their focus on health sciences.</p> <p>Here, remarkable founders, researchers and students will work with industry leaders, all with a shared mission: to further startup growth and enhance lives in both our local and global communities.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="uw-contained-width uw-contained-width--wide uw-section-spacing--default uw-section-separator--none uw-column-separator--none layout layout--uw-1-col" > <div class="layout__region layout__region--first" > <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-remote-video"> <h2>Learn more about the Innovation Arena</h2> <div class="uw-remote-video"> <div class="uw-remote-video__video"> <div class="uw-media media media--type-uw-mt-remote-video media--view-mode-default" > <div class="uw-field uw-field--name-field-media-oembed-video uw-field--type-string uw-field--label-visually_hidden 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