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Keywords Search Menu UVA ENTREPRENEURSHIP Home Connect Centers Batten Institute Galant Center Social Entrepreneurship Technology Entrepreneurship Faculty & Staff Student Communities Careers Alumni Learn Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Build Launch I.Lab Incubator Licensing and Ventures 434 Accelerator Fund Entrepreneurship Cup Concept Discovery Launch Award Winners Galant Challenge Seed Fund Angel and Venture Funds What’s Happening Homepage Homepage UVA Launches Pan-University Entrepreneurship Initiative Read MoreSTART SOMETHING AWESOME The University of Virginia provides a broad portfolio of courses, competitions, makerspaces, programs, people, and other resources to support the entrepreneur in you. CONNECT Over 40 Faculty and staff across Grounds are here to help you navigate your journey Also, a universe of student organizations create community and connections to other students interested in entrepreneurship. With over 20,000 founders, the UVA alumni network is a strong platform for even further connections. BUILD With over twenty maker spaces across Grounds , you will find the tools that you need 3D printing, scanning, CNC and laser cutting, metal and wood working, recording, robotics, virtual reality and more. MakerGrounds is a tremendous resource for finding and learning about Makerspaces, Shops, Labs, and other spaces for making at the University of Virginia—such as the FabLab at the Architecture School, the Scholar Labs TinkerTank, the Darden School’s iLab, the Robertson Media Lab, the Lacy Student Experiential Center or elsewhere. FUND The UVA Entrepreneurship Cup offers over $100,000 in awards to catalyze your big idea Additionally, the $10 million Seed Fund , operated by the Licensing and Ventures Group, supports new ventures emerging from the UVA research portfolio. The Galant Challenge connects seed and early-stage ventures from the UVA community with potential investors. Beyond UVA, a network of angel groups and venture funds invest real capital in high potential companies. LEARN There are over 75 entrepreneurship courses across the University Undergraduates often start with the Startup Class (ENTP 1010) while grad students often begin their journey with Starting New Ventures or Entrepreneurial Thinking. You can pursue a Minor in Entrepreneurship or gain experience through the Patent and Entrepreneurial Law clinics. LAUNCH Whether you are ready to launch your own company or simply work on an interesting project, there’s a place for you The iLab Incubator program , approaching its 25th year in operation, provides grant support, workspace, mentorship and more. The Licensing and Ventures Group partners with faculty, researchers, and investors to bring innovations discovered at UVA to the marketplace. In town, the 434 accelerator supports early-stage, innovation-based companies based in Charlottesville area. WHAT’S HAPPENING Want to know What’s Happening when it comes to entrepreneurship at UVA? Sign up for the UVA Entrepreneurship newsletter for a weekly update on the upcoming events, workshops, and other happenings—both on and beyond the Grounds of the University. Quick Links Centers Faculty & Staff Student Communities Careers Alumni Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Maker Spaces Incubator Accelerator Slideshow 2023 Entrepreneurship Cup 2023 ECUP Finalists 2023 ECUP Winners 2023 ECUP Audience 2023 ECUP Audience Choice Award voting Rithika Kormath (SEAS ’23) and Haeley Wotnosky (McIntire ’23) Previous Next Footer Menu Non-Discrimination Notice Tuition Notice Consumer Information Accessibility Emergency SIS FOIA Privacy © 2024 By the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Home Connect Centers Batten Institute Galant Center Social Entrepreneurship Technology Entrepreneurship Faculty & Staff Student Communities Careers Alumni Learn Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Build Launch I.Lab Incubator Licensing and Ventures 434 Accelerator Fund Entrepreneurship Cup Concept Discovery Launch Award Winners Galant Challenge Seed Fund Angel and Venture Funds What’s...