Mason Enterprise
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Mason Enterprise is the central umbrella for entrepreneurship and economic development at George Mason University, operating under the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Impact. With approximately 200 team members, it provides a comprehensive "No Wrong Door" approach to entrepreneurship support.
The organization delivers four core program areas:
- Incubate: Five Mason Enterprise Center physical incubator locations across Northern Virginia, plus the MIX Incubator for student ventures on the Fairfax campus
- Accelerate: ICAP (Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program), CCI Cybersecurity Accelerator, Accelerate Investor Conference, NIH REACH Hub
- Educate: 900+ training programs (70% online, 98% free), workshops, certifications, and mentorship
- Advise: SBDC advisory services, business counseling, one-on-one guidance
Mason Enterprise programs serve clients across every county in Virginia, with partners including federal, state, and local governments. The organization is headquartered at 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA.
Key people: Email: masonent@gmu.edu
Also known as: GMU Mason Enterprise
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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2026-06-24
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Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Located in Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Established 2014. Key programs: Patriot Pitch Competition ($60K in 2026), Patriot Ventures Program, SOAR Initiative, RISE Program, WISE Program, Mason Korea programs.
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George Mason University
Mason Enterprise
Central umbrella for entrepreneurship and economic development at George Mason University under the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Impact. ~200 people providing "No Wrong Door" approach. Core areas: Incubate (5 Enterprise Center locations), Accelerate (ICAP, CCI, NIH REACH), Educate (900+ training programs, 98% free), Advise (SBDC advisory services). Located at 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA.
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