VIPC is the nonprofit operations arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA) | Founded in 1985, VIPC, a nonprofit corporation, has been a primary driver of advocating for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. VIPC accelerates next generation technologies and technology companies through commercialization, capital formation, and market development initiatives

​​​GAP Funds | place equity investments in Virginia-based tech companies, mobilizing over 1,000 investors with private capital leverage of $1.1 billion. Since its inception, GAP has invested in over 240 new companies and supported the creation of more than 6,500 jobs by investing in and supporting a diverse range of sectors and industries

The Virginia Founders Fund (VFF) | identifies, recognizes, supports and provides seed funding to entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in the Commonwealth. VFF focus includes targeting regions outside of Northern Virginia, and minority, women and veteran-owned startup initiatives

​Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) | The Commonwealth Commercialization Fund, or CCF, was launched on July 1, 2020 to foster innovative and collaborative efforts in Virginia. CCF seeks technologies with a high potential for economic development and job creation and that position the Commonwealth as a national leader

Smart Communities | VIPC co-launched the Smart City Works accelerator, leads the Smart Communities Working Group, and funds smart cities and IOT startups

​SBIR/STTR | Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) ​VIPC's Federal Funding Assistance Program identifies and accelerates opportunities for Virginia's small technology businesses to learn how to apply for and win government contracts

Unmanned Systems | VIPC leads Virginia’s ‘Unmanned Systems Center’ to establish industry support programs and attract startups and companies to Virginia

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Sharon L. Kozar

Veronica Waters

Jeanette Townsend

Carole McPhillips

Kristal Parker

Angela Costello

Tom Weithman

Linda Gentry

Conaway Haskins

The Strategic Planning and Development team at VIPC orchestrates long-term organizational goals and initiatives, focusing on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within Virginia. They develop corporate strategies, drive commercialization efforts, and build entrepreneurial ecosystems, ensuring alignment with VIPC’s mission to accelerate technological advancements and economic growth. This team collaborates with various stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to enhance market development and secure funding for tech startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth.

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