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Commonwealth BioAccelerator
The region’s first wet-lab accelerator.
$15M+expansion, 2025
6ventures in the first cohort
Overview
Operated with CvilleBioHub at North Fork, the BioAccelerator launched on a $4.3M GO Virginia grant within a $7.5M package and expanded to $15M+ in 2025 with state, UVA and regional support. BUILT Biotechnologies is the anchor company.
- First cohort: 6 life-science ventures
- Launched on a $4.3M GO Virginia grant
- Expanded to $15M+ in 2025
- Anchor company: BUILT Biotechnologies
In the news
All storiesRegion · 2025
The Commonwealth BioAccelerator expands to $15M+The region’s first wet-lab accelerator grows with state, UVA and regional support.
Connected across the map
Speed & ScaleNorth Fork562 acresSpeed & ScaleC'Ville BioHub2,500+ jobsThe CommonwealthGO Virginia Region 9$4.3M BioAcceleratorThe SchoolsMedicine46% of all venturesCapitalUVA LVG41 deals · 6 venturesTranslationSolutions Labsin developmentSpeed & ScaleInnovation CorridorStrategy and ExecutionThe CommonwealthVirginia Catalyst$40M · 75 grants