A working list of startups operating in the commonwealth, with ecosystem organizations available as separate views. Search, sort, filter — submit additions anytime.
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757 Accelerate
Hampton Roads accelerator backing scalable startups in defense, maritime, and beyond. Three-month residency in Norfolk.
AcceleratorsAccelerators2018Hampton Roads accelerator backing scalable startups in defense, maritime, and beyond. Three-month residency in Norfolk.HR→
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Lighthouse Labs
Richmond's flagship pre-seed accelerator. Twice-yearly cohorts. Equity-free with a follow-on investment option.
AcceleratorsAccelerators2013Richmond's flagship pre-seed accelerator. Twice-yearly cohorts. Equity-free with a follow-on investment option.RVA→
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MACH37
Cybersecurity-focused accelerator headquartered in Herndon. Ninety-day program with a pre-seed check.
AcceleratorsAccelerators2013Cybersecurity-focused accelerator headquartered in Herndon. Ninety-day program with a pre-seed check.NoVA→
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RAMP
Roanoke-Blacksburg accelerator. Twelve-week program, hardware-friendly, partnered with Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic.
AcceleratorsAccelerators2017Roanoke-Blacksburg accelerator. Twelve-week program, hardware-friendly, partnered with Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic.SWVA→