Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship in Virginia. VIPC aims to bridge gaps in the early stages of the innovation continuum by providing commercialization and seed funding to help entrepreneurs launch and grow high-growth technology companies. The organization supports the Commonwealth's vision for expanding innovation, opportunity, and job creation, positioning Virginia as a leader in technology and economic development.
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
313 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
What We Do
VIPC offers a variety of funding programs including grants, seed funding, and venture capital investments to support startups, researchers, and innovators in Virginia.
VIPC's Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division supports and promotes technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout Virginia, working with accelerators, incubators, and other organizations to assist entrepreneurs in the early stages of business formation and growth.
VIPC provides guidance, direction, training, and resources to help Virginia's early-stage technology firms apply for and secure federal SBIR and STTR funding.
The Virginia Accelerator Network (VAN) is a consortium of nonprofit entrepreneur support organizations dedicated to supporting the launch and growth of early-stage, innovation-based startups in Virginia.
Geographic Focus
Portfolio
NearStar Fusion is pioneering a streamlined approach to fusion energy, transforming decades of proven science into a scalable solution.
#Clean Energy
VroomBrick’s tech-enabled real estate solution enables self-service transactions, empowering buyers and sellers to navigate the market with ease.
#PropTech
Key People
Controller
Director, Business Operations