Events
Where the ecosystem gathers.
Pitch nights, demos, summits, and community gatherings — across Grounds and the Commonwealth.
Calendar
Upcoming
- Sep18
The Foundry Fall Kickoff
September 18, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
The Foundry, the Corner
Meet student founders, learn about fall programs, and find your first collaborators for the semester.
Event details - Oct2
Enterprise Studio Office Hours
October 2, 2026 · 12:00–1:30 PM
Enterprise Studio, downtown Charlottesville
Drop in for guidance on IP, licensing pathways, and next steps for faculty ventures.
Event details - Nov12
Commonwealth BioAccelerator Demo Day
November 12, 2026 · 3:00–6:00 PM
North Fork Research Park
See cohort companies present progress to investors, partners, and the regional life-sciences community.
Event details
Past events
- Apr23
2025 Galant Challenge
April 23, 2025 · 4:00–6:00 PM
The Galant Challenge connects seed through A-round ventures associated with the UVA community with potential investors.
Event details - Apr18
Jefferson Innovation Summit
April 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tom Tom Festival, Charlottesville
Delegates convened to discuss how universities can help commercialize and scale new technologies and grow entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth.
Event details - Apr17
Entrepreneurship Cup: Launch Competition
April 17, 2025 · All day
The final stage of the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup — showcasing student ventures and awarding seed capital and in-kind resources.
Event details - Apr16
Founders Forum 2025
April 16, 2025 · 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
A day of connection with founders and operators across the UVA innovation network.
- Mar28
University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference
March 28, 2025 · All day
Darden Sands Family Grounds, Rosslyn
Market commentary, panels on AI and FinTech investing, workshops on term sheets and angel investing, and a networking reception.
Event details
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