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Launch Grants offered via quarterly solicitations; Launch Notes accepted on a rolling basis.
Launch Program (Grants and Convertible Notes for Startups) is sponsored by Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). VIPC's Launch program provides competitive, non-dilutive grants and dilutive convertible notes to high-potential, pre-MVP (minimum viable product) startups that have raised minimal equity, generated limited revenue, and demonstrate strong potential for economic impact in Virgini…
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Startups - Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation VIPC is committed to making Virginia the best place to create, grow, and scale innovative technologies and startups. Its grant and investment programs bridge critical funding gaps faced by innovators, founders, and companies at the earliest stages of the entrepreneurial journey.
Discover how VIPC can support startups through the lifecycle of innovation and help identify the right opportunity to match a company’s stage and requirements Grants and Convertible Notes VIPC’s Launch program provides competitive, non-dilutive grants and dilutive convertible notes to high-potential, pre-MVP (minimum viable product) startups that have raised minimal equity, generated limited revenue, and demonstrate strong potential for economic impact in Virginia.
VIPC plans to issue quarterly solicitations for Launch Grants. Launch Note applications are accepted on a rolling basis. VIPC’s Lab-to-Launch initiative provides grants up to $50,000 to early-stage, Virginia-based startups that are utilizing the Fast-Track License Agreement with one of Virginia’s six R1-designated universities: UVA, Virginia Tech, VCU, GMU, ODU, and W&M.
Grants are to be used to reimburse the licensing university, and may additionally be used to carry out commercialization-focused activities that advance the company toward market readiness. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Pre-Seed and Seed-Stage Direct Investments Virginia-based startups with a high potential for achieving rapid growth and generating significant economic return for entrepreneurs, co-investors, and Virginia may be eligible to seek $250,000 pre-seed and up to $1 million seed-stage investments through Virginia Venture Partners (VVP), VIPC’s venture capital investment platform.
VVP targets companies in which current and future equity investment will serve as a critical enabler of company growth. VVP accepts applications on a rolling basis. VIPC’s Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFAP) supports early-stage technology firms pursuing federal SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and/or STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) funding.
FFAP offers guidance, training, and other valuable resources to help companies navigate the application process and become competitive for SBIR and STTR grants. For select companies seeking their first SBIR or STTR Phase I or II award, funding assistance may be available to cover proposal consultation, including preparation and review, proposal software, legal fees for IP and patent consultation, accounting services, and more.
Join the VVP investment team and other VIPC colleagues for a bi-weekly discussion with investors and exited founders about scaling your company and raising capital. Interactive breakout rooms will address questions about VVP, VIPC Launch, Lab-to-Launch, federal funding, and more. For the upcoming schedule and to register, visit VIPC Events .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: High-potential pre-MVP startups that have raised minimal equity, generated limited revenue, and demonstrate strong potential for economic impact in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.