Programs

Whether you are looking to connect with fellow Hokie-entrepreneurs, join a team building something new, or launch your own venture, we have a place for you.

It all starts with joining our Startup Tree Community. Let’s Go!

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Get Started
The Apex Center Community is a vibrant and inclusive community open to any student, any year, from any academic major at Virginia Tech. New to entrepreneurship? Start here!
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Office Hours
Get advice from peers and professionals on how to take the next step in your new venture

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Ignite
Ignite - a great place to start your journey in entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurs-In-Residence Program
Our Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program brings accomplished entrepreneurs and innovators to campus to serve as mentors, coaches and advocates for student entrepreneurs at Virginia Tech.
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Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge
The Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge is a campus-wide, student startup competition that brings together successful alumni-entrepreneurs, industry partners, and students to showcase the best new ventures at Virginia Tech.
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Incubator Program
The Startup Hokies Incubator provides student-led startups access to space, mentorship and funding to help move your concept forward
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KickStart VT
Apply to pitch your idea at these monthly events and receive feedback from experienced tech professionals as well as equity-free seed $ grants
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Venture Founders
Get out of the building and off campus! Apply for competitive merit-based awards and $ funding to grow your business through participation in external competitions, events and programs
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Venture Mentors
Venture Mentors are alumni-entrepreneurs who pay it forward by giving their time to assist student founders
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Venture Scholars
Venture Founders at Virginia Tech receive resources to match their passion. Our Founders are funded to travel to external competitions and/or placed in world-class programs to rapidly move their new ventures forward and tap into the rich community of Hokie- entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Venture Builders Workshops
Venture Builder Workshops are delivered in a low-key peer atmosphere by Apex Center faculty and external experts, with support from our student consultants