VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

Innovation is thriving in the Commonwealth, and VIPC is dedicated to fostering development and accelerating growth. Explore some recent achievements Virginia has celebrated! -CNBC ranks Virginia #1 for business: https://cnb.cx/4cX9h4U -NVCA ranks Virginia 8th in Venture Capital: https://yhoo.it/4hvmwN -Governor Youngkin’s "Compete to Win" initiative: https://prn.to/4coAz3g

“The Versus Catheter will allow for a more data-centric approach to each individual patient suffering from blood clots in their lungs.” - Luke Wilkins, MD, Interventional Radiologist at UVA Health Read more about Liquet Medical Inc. receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for the Versus™ Catheter here: https://bit.ly/3ZRS5cf

Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gEWVhZmt In this episode, join Valor VC Managing Partner, Lisa Marie Calhoun as she chats with her Kauffman Fellows colleague, venture investor Linda Li, Partner, a seasoned biotech investor based at the Cleveland Clinic. Discover how the 5,600 scientists working at the Cleveland Clinic drive innovation, use a partnership lens for investment strategies, and track key trends. Cleveland Clinic is calling for founders and startups in Virginia and beyond to share their expertise and is hunting for potential partnerships. Founders, this is your chance to learn how to connect with the Cleveland Clinic’s innovation team in person too--listen in to hear about their next big event in Las Vegas this October hunting for healthcare, AI, and patient care startups. VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Aurelia Flores

Calling all Hampton Roads residents! Join us on January 16th for a NASA SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning Workshop! Learn More Here: https://bit.ly/3Cwut4Q

Business Facilities Magazine names Virginia its 2024 State of the Year. -- Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gDtdM4

Join us virtually this Wednesday (12/18) for a webinar covering "Department of Energy SBIR Solicitation Tips for Proposers." Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fKXfgJ

Thank you Rachel Rath and JLABS DC for the invite! This was a well-structured event, highlighting the importance of fostering local investor and ecosystem relationships; together, we're better able to advance the next wave of scientific and technological breakthroughs in our region. VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation | Virginia Venture Partners | Tom Weithman Alex Euler

Thank you to all the incredible #investors and #entrepreneurs and #ecosystembuilders that joined us at our 4th My NEXT Raise Investor Event! We hosted nearly 70 1:1 founder-funder meetings, had an insightful panel discussion on what it means to be investor ready, and concluded with a terrific happy hour sponsored by HUNGRY! Huge shout out and thank you to D Patrick Johnson Silicon Valley Bank, Kim Nguyen Blu Ventures, Keith Camhi Techstars, Browning Herbert Ringbolt Capital, Drew Hunt Dreamit Ventures, Allison Alexander The Marathon Fund, Carl Leacock and Alex Shtarkman Revolution Ventures, Anthony Obi VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II RareBreed Ventures , Jean-Luc Park TEDCO, Robert Poltrino Skull Diamond and Heart Capital, LLC, Susan Velasco and Jaime Hirschfeld (Kearns) Citrine Angels, Andrew Klein Zccounting.com, and Barry Weinbaum and Amy Cousins (Kellstrand) New York Life Insurance Company! The NEXT and My NEXT Raise Team are so grateful to be part of this extraordinary community! Anthony Millin Lisa Friedlander Larry Bard J. Darrel Barros Susan Smith Hunter Haines Sara Clasper Rachelle Le Baron Gina Dauberman and Patty Simonton!

Are you considering applying for a Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)? Join this upcoming SBIR Solicitation Tips for Proposers Webinar to gain valuable insights on crafting a competitive proposal. They will discuss how to engage with a DOE lab, and what makes a proposal more competitive, including your transition/commercialization strategy, how to engage with strategic partners, proposing a solid innovation, how to present your team/facilities properly, and more.   Free for Virginia Companies and Virginia university personnel.

"We believe this innovation has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes, minimize risks, and reduce healthcare costs.” — John Schindler, CEO, Liquet Medical Inc. Read more about Liquet Medical Inc.. receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for the Versus™ Catheter here: https://bit.ly/3ZRS5cf