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VVP Launch Grant — Cycle 6

Funds early-stage Virginia startups through non-dilutive support before financing growth.

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About

The VVP Launch Grant is a $50,000 non-dilutive cash grant administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) through its Virginia Venture Partners (VVP) programme. VIPC is the operating nonprofit of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA), the state's primary mechanism for fuelling its innovation-driven economy. The Launch Grant is specifically designed for pre-MVP…

What this grant funds

Technology startups in cybersecurity, life sciences, energy, aerospace, and adjacent sectors. Virginia HQ required.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: vipc.org