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UVA Innovates
Also known as: UVA Entrepreneurship Hub
University of Virginia · Charlottesville, VA
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
UVA Innovates is the university-wide hub connecting all innovation and entrepreneurship resources across Grounds. It serves as the central coordinating platform for entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia, bringing together academic programs, the Foundry student hub, makerspaces, incubators, and community events.
The hub organizes resources across four stages of venture development: Spark (ideation and exploration), Build (MVP development and prototyping), Launch (market entry and go-to-market), and Scale (growth and expansion).
UVA Innovates coordinates the pan-university Entrepreneurship Minor, open to all UVA undergraduates, and highlights school-specific programs across McIntire (Entrepreneurship Track), Engineering (Technology Entrepreneurship), Architecture (Design Thinking), Batten School (Social Entrepreneurship), Darden (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Concentration), and Law (Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, Patent Law and Licensing Clinic).
Key people: Email: innovates@virginia.edu
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting UVA Innovates at University of Virginia.
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University of Virginia
The Foundry
UVA's hub for student entrepreneurs. Located at 9 Elliewood Ave. Offers co-working space (Foundry Clubhouse), Elite Mentorship Program, Venture Analyst Program, workshops, and networking. Runs the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup ($200K+ total prizes) with Concept, Grand Prix, and Launch stages.
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University of Virginia
UVA Innovates
University-wide hub connecting all innovation and entrepreneurship resources across Grounds. Coordinates the Entrepreneurship Minor (pan-university), Foundry, and cross-school collaboration. Resources organized by stage: Spark, Build, Launch, Scale. Features UVA Makerspaces, i.Lab Incubator, and community events.
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University of Virginia
VentureForward
Entrepreneurship program at UVA School of Engineering. Provides up to $1,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and training for engineering students, faculty, and staff at any stage of idea development. Supports hardware and software projects.
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