Empowering innovators for the greater good
Fuel your vision
With services for:
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Students
Offering students a place to build and dream at The Foundry -
Faculty & Staff
Supporting faculty with tailored services from The VentureHub -
Alumni
Connecting UVA alumni with UVA entrepreneurs -
Community
Developing support for local entrepreneurs
Forge the future
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Discover
Learn the art of the possible through workshops, training sessions, and other enrichment experiences.
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Connect
Network with experienced innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors who can provide valuable insights and guidance.
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Collaborate
Partner with other like-minded creators to share knowledge, work on projects, and grow together.
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Achieve
Achieve your dreams by leveraging premium support and tailored services.
Spaces and services
A Clubhouse for Creators
For any UVA undergraduate and graduate students who want to start something or simply explore entrepreneurship
9 Elliewood AvenueCharlottesville, VA 22903
Whether you are starting a new business, have a big idea, or simply want to hang out with other creative types, The Foundry is the hub for curious minds.
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Space to work and meet fellow creators and entrepreneurs
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Opportunities for mentorship and inspiration
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Workshops and events to learn valuable skills
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Design challenges and hack-a-thons to light your imagination
A Community for Biotech Entrepreneurs
For UVA and community entrepreneurs who wish to accelerate their biotech venture
Research Park Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Coming Fall 2024: The BioHub Accelerator is a vibrant community of biotechnology companies in Charlottesville, leveraging state-of-the-art wet lab facilities to accelerate their ventures.
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Access to a state-of-the-art wet lab
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Programming led by experienced biotech entrepreneurs
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Space to nurture and grow your business
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Exposure to curious and talented inventors
Ecosystem Partners
UVA Innovates is a platform supporting a diverse set of offerings throughout the University. Our individual schools and units provide a range of support for creators and entrepreneurs, creating a robust ecosystem of innovators for the greater good. Here is a sample of some of the school-specific centers and programs supporting our ecosystem:
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Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & TechnologyDarden School of Business
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Galant Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipMcIntire School of Commerce
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Social Entrepreneurship ProgramBatten School of Public Policy
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Office of Research and InnovationSchool of Engineering and Applied Science
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Entrepreneurial Law ClinicSchool of Law
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Hatch AcceleratorUVA Wise