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Lab-to-Launch

Lab-to-Launch

Funds Virginia startups licensing university innovations for commercialization planning and launch.

Between cyclesVirginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States
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Lab-to-Launch is a commercialization grant programme administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) that awards up to $50,000 to startups licensing intellectual property from one of Virginia's six R1 research universities through the Virginia Fast-Track License process. VIPC is the operating nonprofit of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority and serves as the state'…

What this grant funds

University-born technologies licensed from one of six Virginia R1 universities via the Fast-Track License process.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: vipc.org