// ACTIVATION CAPITAL

SUPERCHARGING BIOTECH INNOVATION IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Early Entrepreneurship Guidance

A guided, expert-led program helping Virginia-connected life sciences and healthcare innovators assess company-building readiness and gain clarity on risks, priorities, and next steps.

Pre-Accelerator

A rigorous pre-accelerator helping early-stage, Virginia-based life sciences and healthcare companies define roadmaps, identify gaps, and prioritize milestones to guide smarter decisions and preserve runway.

Accelerator

A selective, asynchronous accelerator supporting life sciences and healthcare companies through focused coaching, flexible engagement, and tailored networks, preparing founders for credible investor conversations and discovery opportunities.

Executive + Founder Matchmaking

Supports the creation and growth of new life sciences companies in Virginia, bringing together experienced entrepreneurs and the Commonwealth’s innovation ecosystem.

// Virginia Bio+Tech Park Membership

Empowering Biotechnology Companies

We accelerate innovation in life sciences and technology. Learn about our shared lab space, dedicated labs, private office space, events, resources, mentors, and virtual membership.

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Flexible Lab Space

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Supplier/Vendor Discounts

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Events & Expert Community

Our Members Include

// Central Virginia Ecosystem Leader

Building the Innovation Ecosystem

Activation Capital supports local and regional efforts to grow a high-growth entrepreneurship community.

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// Activation Capital Programs

Catalyzing Future Leaders and Industries in Virginia

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Pharmaceutical Cluster

The future of advanced
pharmaceutical
manufacturing in Central
Virginia

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Ecosystem Direct Investment Fund

Fueling community, high-
growth, and inclusive entrepreneurship for all

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Events Calendar

Curated innovation events
for startup founders,
investors, mentors, and
corporate leaders

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Central Virginia Entrepreneurship

Expanding innovation opportunities to everyone in Central Virginia

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Visit us in the heart of downtown Richmond and see how we can work together!

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