A great opportunity to meet members of the VIPC and VVP teams in person and learn about the different VIPC funding pathways.
Join VIPC and the Virginia Venture Partners (VVP) team on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Norfolk, VA, for a workshop on VIPC funding opportunities designed for early-stage, innovation-driven startups in Virginia.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
- Location: 400 Granby St Norfolk Va 23510 (Assembly Building)
- Lunch: Provided
- Space: Limited—early registration is encouraged.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026, 1PM EST
What We’ll Cover:
- $50,000 Launch Grant
- Convertible note programs
- Lab-to-Launch
- SBIR
- VVP’s pre-seed and seed equity funds
You Should Attend If You Are:
· Working on a startup developing innovations in technology, cybersecurity, life sciences, energy, aerospace, and dual-use applications (commercial and defense).
- Building an MVP, prototype, or testing an initial idea
- Seeking support to move from concept toward development or traction
- Raising an angel, pre-seed, or seed round
- Unsure whether your company may be a fit for VIPC programs
- Planning for the Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12PM Launch Grant deadline
Eligibility: Startups must be headquartered or operating in Virginia.