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Lab-to-Launch initiative (VIPC) is a grant program from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) that funds early-stage startups commercializing technology from Virginia research universities. Through the Virginia Fast-Track License, startups can complete IP licensing in 30–60 days with no upfront fees and qualify for up to $50,000 in VIPC commercialization funding.
Eligible applicants must be Virginia-based startups licensing technology from one of Virginia's six R1-designated universities—UVA, Virginia Tech, VCU, George Mason, Old Dominion, or the College of William and Mary. The initiative also connects entrepreneurs with experienced Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and links startups to venture capital and investor networks.
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# Lab-to-Launch - Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation LinkedinX-twitterFacebook LinkedinX-twitterFacebook * Fund Manager Applications * Fund Managers Resources * Investment Fund Managers * Entrepreneur Support Organizations * Virginia Accelerator Network * Virginia Venture Partners * Resources for Virginia Startups * Fund Manager Applications * Fund Managers Resources * Investment Fund Managers * Entrepreneur Support Organizations * Virginia Accelerator Network * Virginia Venture Partners * Resources for Virginia Startups #### Lab-to-Launch is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to fast-track the commercialization of high-growth technologies emerging from Virginia’s research universities.
In collaboration with Virginia’s six R1-designated universities – University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, Old Dominion University, and the College of William & Mary – VIPC will accelerate the path from invention to startup by connecting university innovation with talent, capital, and industry through: **Virginia Fast-Track License** The Virginia Fast-Track License is a standardized, founder-friendly IP licensing process that shortens the typical 9–12-month timeline to just 30–60 days and eliminates upfront and annual fees.
Startups utilizing the license may also qualify for up to $50,000 in VIPC commercialization funding. **Entrepreneur-in Residence Support** VIPC’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) support, powered by the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF), connects inventors with experienced business leaders who provide market insight, commercialization expertise, and startup guidance.
Through the development of digital intellectual property (IP) catalogs, Lab-to-Launch will create searchable, user-friendly databases to help industry and investors easily discover innovation opportunities across Virginia. **Venture Capital and Investor Engagement** Lab-to-Launch expands connections with venture funds and investor networks to attract private investment and accelerate the growth of university startups.
Lab-to-Launch aims to double the number of university spinouts in Virginia over the next several years and position the Commonwealth as a national leader in research commercialization and technology transfer.
By aligning universities, entrepreneurs, and private-sector partners, Lab-to-Launch addresses the critical “valley of death” between discovery and commercialization — ensuring more research breakthroughs become viable, Virginia-based companies.
Together with our university partners, VIPC is building a statewide commercialization network that unlocks the potential of Virginia’s research innovations and drives economic growth across the Commonwealth. * Lab-to-Launch Program Guidelines * Lab-to-Launch Terms & Conditions * Lab-to-Launch Application Worksheet * Lab-to-Launch Budget Template ### Questions about Lab-to-Launch? Reach out to Doug Buerkle at doug.
buerkle@virginiaipc. org. VIPC is the nonprofit operations arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA) LinkedinX-twitterFacebookEnvelope #### VIPC Headquarters | Richmond * 313 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 * 2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 600 Herndon, VA 20170 Website designed and maintained by **Fireside Digital.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage, Virginia-based startups licensing technology from Virginia's six R1-designated universities (UVA, Virginia Tech, VCU, George Mason, Old Dominion, College of William & Mary) using the Fast-Track License Agreement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Lab-to-Launch initiative (VIPC) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Lab-to-Launch initiative (VIPC) is funded by Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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