For Students
Start something while you are still on Grounds.
Any UVA undergraduate or graduate student can find a home, a team, and the resources to turn a first idea into a real venture — no experience required.
What you will find
Everything you need to get going.
The Foundry
Your hub for student entrepreneurship — drop-in space, advising, programs, and resources at uvafoundry.com.
Pitch competitions & funding
Compete for early funding through Foundry programs like E-Cup, and validate your idea in front of judges.
Mentorship
Get matched with mentors through The Foundry, the Galant Center, and the wider ecosystem.
Startup resources
Tools, guides, and pathways for student founders — deep-linked from The Foundry site.
Your pathway
From spark to startup.
Drop into the Foundry
Show up, meet other builders, and bring whatever idea you have.
Join a program
Enter a competition or workshop to sharpen the concept.
Build your team
Find co-founders and mentors across Grounds.
Pitch & launch
Win funding, get legal support, and take it live.
Ready to start building?
Student resources, advising, competitions, and the clubhouse all live at The Foundry.