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Lab-to-Launch

Virginia’s pledge to double startups from its research universities.

6R1 universities
2×startup formation goal

Overview

Signed in 2025 by all six Virginia R1 universities, UVA LVG included, Lab-to-Launch introduces the Commonwealth’s first standardized Fast-Track License agreement. Its stated goal matches UVA Innovates’ own: double annual startup formation.

  • All six Virginia R1 universities
  • First standardized Fast-Track License agreement
  • Goal: double annual startups from research universities
  • Faculty who opt in immediately qualify for $50,000 in commercialization funding

In the news

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Commonwealth · February 2026
Lab-to-Launch gives faculty an “easy button” for startups

Standardized terms and $50,000 in commercialization funding for UVA faculty founders.

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CapitalUVA LVG41 deals · 6 venturesThe CommonwealthVIPC · Va Venture Partners300+ startups · $2B+TranslationEnterprise Studio115 venturesThe CommonwealthVirginia Catalyst$40M · 75 grants

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