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// ACTIVATION CAPITAL

SUPERCHARGING INNOVATION IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA.

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// 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, 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

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Our Members Include

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// Central Virginia Ecosystem Leader

Building the Innovation Ecosystem

Activation Capital supports local and regional efforts to grow a high-growth entrepreneurship community
  • Office & support services for entrepreneurial support organizations
  • Seed grants for ecosystem projects & initiatives
  • Fiduciary services and grant administration
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Commitment to an inclusive innovation community.

Our community is stronger when everyone is welcomed at the table.

// 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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// Founder Insights

$320M Acquisition

“The support of the VA Bio+Tech Park was critical in helping us to obtain the early resources and mentors to build the business.”
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Eric Edwards
Co-Founder, Kaléo

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

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// Join Our Community

Top Three Ways to Get Involved

01. Attend One of Our Free Events

02. Take a Tour of the Bio+Tech Park

03. Send Us a Message for More Information

​Get updates on all of the programs and activities that Activation Capital supports.

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Catalyzing tech innovation, company formation, and job creation in Virginia by providing flexible lab spaces, private offices, support services, and educational programming for startups, ESOs and clusters.

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