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Learn about Fairfax FIRST

The Fairfax Innovation for Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) program is intended to provide participants with the physical address needed for funding applications, while alleviating the financial burden of a lease before substantial funding is received. FIRST supports early-stage entities that seek to advance the development or application of emerging technologies. Acceptance into the program and the office space provided is based on eligibility, space needs, and space availability at the MEC Fairfax.

 

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Recent News

09/14/2026

BRAINBox Solutions Announces Agreement with Prolight Diagnostics for Commercial Supply of Pyros® Devices for Delivery of BRAINBox Concussion Diagnostics/Prognostics at Point-of-Care

BRAINBox Solutions announced it has entered into an agreement with Prolight Diagnostics to supply its Psyros® instruments and cartridges for use in point-of-care (PoC) delivery of BRAINBox’s TBI diagnostic/prognostic tests for concussion (also known as mTBI or Acute Traumatic Encephalopathy). “This agreement is an important step towards commercialization of our solutions and reflects the successful

09/03/2026

Seppic announces the appointment of Virginie Cavalli as Chief Executive Officer

A subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, Seppic designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of specialty ingredients used in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and industrial applications. Nearly 900 employees support customers in 100 countries through the company’s subsidiaries and distributor network. With a degree from EMLyon school in business and financial strategy, Virginie Cavalli

09/01/2026

Andre Marshall to join National Science Foundation; Aurali Dade named Interim Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact

Since joining George Mason in 2021, Marshall has played a pivotal role in advancing the university’s research enterprise and entrepreneurial ecosystem and strengthening the university’s reputation as a leading public R1 institution, including launching the Grand Challenge Initiative and empowering institute-driven initiatives like Nexus234 and the Virginia Climate Center. During Marshall’s tenure, George Mason expanded research activity and strategic partnerships,