Helping founders find community and connections
SPARK was designed to help Virginia outpace decarbonization goals by supporting the early stage entrepreneurs working to commercialize transformative technology that makes it safer and easier to build, generate, transmit, and consume advanced clean energy in Virginia and beyond.
9-week-long mentorship-driven, milestone-based program.
Learn more →Promotes inclusive entrepreneurship and a diversity of economic opportunities for businesses committed to job creation and revenue generation within Fairfax County. Applicants will have an opportunity to submit details regarding an innovative product, design, service, or technology that they are looking to develop and/or expand.
Learn more →Growing community of like-minded innovators and organizations interested in bringing new ideas and solutions to the broad set of challenges in the maritime world. The community provides resources and opportunities for members to network, share experiences, and identify challenges and solutions. It also provides participants access to both online and in-person sessions covering a variety of topics with the support of OpenSeas staff and the Dojo community.
Learn more →Virtual accelerator program connecting energy and sustainability startups with their next major utility customer and potential corporate investor. Over 11 weeks, the DEIC helps cohort companies explore paid pilot projects at Dominion Energy and other commercialization opportunities across the Commonwealth. We are looking for seed-stage or later companies with innovative products or services that are ready to pilot at utility scale.
Learn more →Virtual accelerator program connecting data center-focused energy and sustainability startups with their next major customer and potential corporate investor. Over 11 weeks, the DEIC will provide education, mentoring, and connections, helping cohort companies discover pathways to paid pilot projects at Dominion Energy, QTS, and other commercialization opportunities across the Commonwealth.
Learn more →Empowering women and minority-owned small businesses by providing a supportive environment for entrepreneurs to collaborate and tackle challenges alongside like-minded business owners.
Learn more →Provides business consulting services to participants on a wide variety of subjects. These areas may include matters such as marketing, sales, bookkeeping, etc. Once participants hit their identified goals, they will qualify for a one-time grant of $2,500!
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