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VIPC Funding Pathways | Founder Workshop

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10/13/2026  – 10/13/2026
3:00 pm  – 4:30 pm  EST

Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC), Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, USA

A great opportunity to meet members of the VIPC team in person and learn about the different VIPC funding pathways.

Join VIPC on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Charlottesville, VA, for a workshop on VIPC funding opportunities designed for early-stage, innovation-driven startups in Virginia, then attend the CBIC Innovation Mixer at the Omni. The Workshop ends at 4:30 and the CBIC Innovation Mixer (free to attend) is a short walk to the Omni on the Downtown Mall.

What You’ll Learn From the VIPC Funding Pathways Workshop

  • How VIPC programs, including Lab to Launch and the Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFAP/SBIR), support startup growth
  • How to determine which programs are the right fit for your startup
  • Key timelines, eligibility considerations, and next steps
  • Practical guidance to help you prepare a stronger application