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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ivWatch and Aon Address Costly and Underreported Patient Harm Epidemic with New Return on Investment Model

ivWatch, the IV safety company, has partnered with Aon, a leading global insurance broker and risk consultant, to quantify the clinical and financial impact of severe IV infiltration and extravasation injuries – one of the most underreported and costly adverse events in healthcare – and to model the return on investment associated with detecting these …

03/09/2026

Kymanox Names Evan Edwards CEO, Signaling a New Phase of Integrated Growth

The life sciences industry is entering one of its most dynamic periods of innovation and expansion. Breakthroughs in biologics, advanced therapies, and drug-device combination products are reshaping the way medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered to patients. With these scientific advances comes a new level of complexity. Companies must navigate increasingly sophisticated technologies, evolving regulatory …

03/04/2026

RBIA Welcomes Chip Bobbert as Director of Innovation

The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new position, and Bobbert began the role on February 2 with a focus on working across the RBIA portfolio of organizations and programs to lead regional innovation strategy, founder and investor …

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