Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)
Funds entrepreneurs embedded in Virginia institutions to advance technology commercialization.
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program funds up to $250,000 through June 30, 2027, for entrepreneurs embedded within Virginia institutions to help advance institutional technologies toward commercialization. The program is currently closed; an FY28 cycle is expected. Administered as part of VIPC's Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) umbrella alongside the HE POC and Lab-to-Launch programs.
Max award$250K
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.