VT KnowledgeWorks is a regional business acceleration center serving technology-based enterprises at all stages of the corporate lifecycle.  With conference and incubation facilities located in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, we encourage and support entrepreneurs, executives, and investors as they plan, launch and grow companies to financial independence.

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Global Student Business Concept Challenge: The VT KnowledgeWorks’ Global Challenge celebrates the energy and ingenuity of university students around the world and their important contributions to the global economy. Students compete for the Global Challenge Trophy and $25,000 cash prize.

Founders’ Readiness Retreat: VT KnowledgeWorks presents Founders’ Retreat, a 2-day workshop at Mt. Lake Hotel October 6-8 that helps entrepreneurs test the strategic essence of their business concept, tighten up on managerial focus, and review the overall business start-up process.

Services @ VT KnowledgeWorks

Plan A Business
VT KnowledgeWorks’ Pre-Launch program components are carefully constructed to help startups organize, formulate strategy, obtain outside investment, and launch in an efficient manner. For instance, Founders’ Readiness Retreat.

Launch A Business
Our 45,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offers single office space for pre-launch operations, semi-custom office suites and lab space carefully programmed to accommodate modular growth of Member companies as they expand, as well as shared conference rooms, and a secure server facility.

Grow A Business
The services provided for Enterprise class members emphasize strategic support for organic growth, continuing intra-preneurship, and personal professional development for the corporate leader. For instance, Presidents’ Council.

Finance A Business
Review some of the regional and state-wide programs to help you finance your start-up venture, including 460 Angels, CIT GAP Funds, DayOne Ventures, and VT KnowledgeWorks Running Start Financial Support.