Entrepreneur Support Organizations
Limited submission
The Entrepreneur Support Organizations grant from VIPC funds Virginia-based groups that help science and technology startups grow through operational and programmatic support.
Funder: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per grant (12-month period); 1:1 non-state funding match required
Summary: Supports Virginia-based entrepreneur support organizations aiding science and technology startups through operational and programmatic grants.
Key Information: Proposals accepted year-round; only one grant per entity per year; matching funds must be from non-state sources.
Description
This competitive grant program, administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) through its Regional Innovation Fund (RIF), provides operational and programmatic funding to entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) that help build and strengthen Virginia’s innovation ecosystem. The aim is to nurture and scale science- and technology-based startups by supporting ESOs such as accelerators, incubators, technology councils, investor groups, and other organizations that serve early-stage companies across the Commonwealth.
