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Our 5-week virtual program will help you test, improve, and validate your business idea.

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We connect our startup community to exceptional mentors and extensive programs in a dynamic workspace to create businesses that dramatically shape the economic landscape. Our goal is to establish Virginia as a premier destination for high-growth startups making real impact in our communities and beyond.

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Congrats to Steve Van Dam, founder of Light the Music; John Failla, founder of Trilogy Mentors; and Amber Manry, founder of Bitcubs who will be speaking at RVATECH's TechX conference focused on EdTech!

The FREE virtual event will take place starting tomorrow, August 4-6th. Learn more and RSVP here: rvatechx.com/techx-edtech

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IDEA FACTORY: How It Works 💻✍️👩‍🏫

IDEA FACTORY: How It Works 💻✍️👩‍🏫

- 5-Week Virtual Program: We begin with an onboarding meeting, followed by a 5-week product discovery process, and end with a customized plan moving forward and an opportunity to apply for grant funding to create an MVP.

- Live Workshops + Assignments: The program consists of live workshops and discussions led by experts in their field, individual meetings, and weekly assignments.

- Multiple Sessions: The program will be offered several times a year (next session begins Sept. 28), and each session will accept 8-10 participants. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

APPLY BY AUG. 14th: Link in bio 🔗

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OPEN TO EVERYONE: Join us in two weeks for a webin

OPEN TO EVERYONE: Join us in two weeks for a webinar by our friends at BLDR on, "MVE to MVP: No-code Options for Testing Your Startup Product Idea." 👾

Three Takeaways:
- Learn the difference between MVEs (minimum viable experiments) and MVPs
- Understand the pros and cons of various no-code platforms
- Learn when to bring strategists and developers into the process

We’ll also share details of Startup Virginia’s newest program: The Idea Factory! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Link in bio to register!

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IDEA FACTORY: What You Need to Know 🤔🤔🤔

IDEA FACTORY: What You Need to Know 🤔🤔🤔

Got questions? We've got answers. Swipe through the images to get full answers; a summary is below:

- Who’s it for? Anyone in the Central Virginia area with a technology-driven or manufacturing-based business idea is welcome to apply.

- What is the investment? The program fee is $500, with need-based scholarships available (we don't want cost to be a barrier for any aspiring entrepreneur).

- What is the time commitment? 10 hours per week for 5 weeks, beginning September 28; participation at the 3-hour virtual workshops 1 evening per week; and a willingness to talk about your idea with others, including interviewing strangers.

- Am I ready? All you need is an idea and a willingness to explore starting something new to apply to the Idea Factory. You don't need business experience, specific training or educational background, or to quit your day job. So yes, you're ready!

APPLY BY AUG. 14th: startupvirginia.org/idea-factory (🔗Link in bio!)

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ANNOUNCING ... THE IDEA FACTORY! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Do you have a business idea you’re excited about, but need help figuring out if you’re ready to invest your time and money to bring it to life?

Stop thinking and start testing by applying to the Idea Factory, a new program by Startup Virginia! This 5-week, virtual program will coach you on how to test, improve, and validate your idea and get ready to create a “minimum viable product” (MVP).

Applications are due Friday, Aug. 14th. For more details, visit startupvirginia.org/idea-factory (🔗Link in bio!)

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