Partners
The network around Grounds — and across the Commonwealth.
UVA Innovates coordinates, communicates, and amplifies a robust ecosystem of entrepreneurial initiatives on Grounds and entrepreneurship support organizations beyond.
On Grounds
Ecosystem partners
Schools, centers, and programs that provide services and support for entrepreneurial members of the UVA community.
Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship
Creates knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation and cultivates principled, entrepreneurial leaders.
darden.virginia.edu →
Engineering Office of Research & Innovation
Supports innovation and entrepreneurship by enhancing community connections and funding synergies.
engineering.virginia.edu →
Batten School — Social Entrepreneurship Minor
An award-winning pan-university program that empowers students to challenge the status quo.
batten.virginia.edu →
Galant Center for Innovation
Encourages, educates, and empowers McIntire students — past and present — in the startup community.
commerce.virginia.edu →
College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
The intellectual foundation of UVA — core disciplines where discovery and ideas take root.
as.virginia.edu →
UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center
Translates research discoveries into clinical applications that enhance patient care and outcomes.
med.virginia.edu →
UVA Licensing & Ventures Group
Partners with faculty, researchers, and investors to bring UVA discoveries to the marketplace.
lvg.virginia.edu →
Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Practical training advising startups and drafting basic corporate documentation.
law.virginia.edu →
Hatch Accelerator
Removes barriers to growth for entrepreneurs in Southwest Virginia.
hatchaccelerator.com →
MakerGrounds
Labs, studios, and shops where UVA builders make and prototype.
makergrounds.virginia.edu →
UVA Career Center
Builds the bridge between students' academic pursuits and career goals.
career.virginia.edu →
Wahoo Connect
The UVA alumni directory — reconnect with classmates and the broader network.
wahooconnect.com →
Across the Commonwealth
Commonwealth partnerships
Entrepreneurship support organizations that help make Charlottesville, Central Virginia, and the wider Commonwealth ecosystem vibrant.
CvilleBioHub
Accelerates biotechnology through engagement, resourcing, and education.
cvillebiohub.org →
Venture Central
Identifies gaps and strengthens entrepreneurship support across Central Virginia.
venturecentralva.com →
434 Accelerator
A long-format accelerator for technology-driven early-stage startups around Charlottesville.
434.co →
CODE
A workplace focused on wellness, sustainability, and a diverse mix of tenants.
codebuilding.com →
CAV Angels
Catalyzes alumni engagement and investment in promising early-stage companies.
cavangels.com →
Vault Virginia
A modern work and culture club where creativity and connectivity thrive.
vaultvirginia.com →
CBIC
Represents and supports technology and innovation-based businesses at all stages.
cvilleinnovation.org →
Community Investment Collaborative
A mission-driven nonprofit empowering small business for big change.
cicville.org →
VIPC
Drives innovation and collaboration in Virginia's startup ecosystem through equity investments.
vipc.org →
VEDP
The Commonwealth's economic development authority.
vedp.org →
GO Virginia
Fosters private-sector growth and job creation through state incentives.
govirginia.org →
Industry & organizations
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