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APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
Also known as: Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, Virginia Tech Apex Center
Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VA
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$500 – $2,500
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
The APEX Center for Entrepreneurs is Virginia Tech's university-wide entrepreneurship hub, founded in 2014 at the Pamplin College of Business. Located at 432 North Main St, Ste 200, Blacksburg, VA, the center serves any VT student (any major, any year) with a portfolio of experiential programs including the Startup Hokies Incubator, KickStart VT pitch events, Venture Founders travel funding, Venture Mentors, Venture Scholars, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Venture Builders Workshops, Ignite pre-accelerator, and the Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge.
The center reports 5,500+ students engaged in entrepreneurship courses and programs annually, 36+ student-led venture teams launched, and 220+ mentorship sessions. Programs operate on a rolling basis during fall and spring semesters, and all funding is distributed as equity-free scholarships.
Contact: apexcenter@vt.edu | 540-231-1328
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APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
Virginia Tech's university-wide entrepreneurship hub at Pamplin College of Business. Founded 2014. Serves any VT student (any major, any year). Reports 5,500+ students engaged, 36+ venture teams launched, 220+ mentorship sessions annually. Located at 432 N Main St, Blacksburg.
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VT Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club)
Student-run entrepreneurship club, est. 2019. $9K provided to student entrepreneurs, 50+ concepts built, 7 startups generating revenue. Workshops, pitch competitions, buildathons, networking. Advisors include RAMP Executive Director John Hagy. Contact: eclubvt@gmail.com.
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Startup Hokies Incubator Program
Student startup incubator at Apex Center. Provides 24/7 co-working, milestone-based stipends, mentorship (student consultants, faculty, EIRs, venture mentors). Rolling admissions during fall/spring semesters. Any VT student team qualifies. Emphasis on validation before funding.
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Venture Mentors
Experienced entrepreneurs paired with student founders from Startup Hokies Incubator. Entry via Office Hours program. Alumni-entrepreneurs can volunteer as mentors. Contact: apexcenter@vt.edu.
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