At a glance
Virginia Founders Fund & Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) is a Virginia state competitive grant from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) providing up to $100,000 for commercialization of high-potential technologies by virginia startups. Eligible applicants are virginia-based startups and university spinouts; majority of r&d activity and employment must be in the commonwealth. The application deadline is August 14, 2026. Apply via www.vipc.org.
- Amount
- Up to $100K
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The CCF awards commercialization grants to Virginia startups and research spinouts advancing technologies with strong market potential - defense tech, space, life sciences and software infrastructure - with quarterly review cycles and follow-on eligibility for VIPC's investment arm.
Who can apply
Virginia-based startups and university spinouts; majority of R&D activity and employment must be in the Commonwealth.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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