Dreamer? Tinkerer? You belong with us

Join a community of young entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and small business fanatics who together have one common goal: to transform opportunities into action

Looking to get started or plug into entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech?  Whether you are actively working on a new venture or just want to try something new, start with Ignite

Want to meet proven entrepreneurs? We bring our global network of alumni-entrepreneurs to you!

Virginia Tech's largest student startup competition, hosted annually

Get advice from professionals on how to take the next step in your new venture

Pitch your idea at these monthly events and receive feedback from proven entrepreneurs as well as a shot at seed funding for your new venture

Attend our regular workshops to learn new skills. Topics include opportunity identification, new venture creation, funding & financing, software and creative platforms and much more

An 8-week, cohort-styled, experiential program that builds student startup teams, engages prospective customers and launches new business concepts

Our Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIRs) are expert advisors who live, work, mentor and get inspired by student founders at Virginia Tech

Select students receive merit-based awards that provide funding, housing and coaching to grow a business idea and achieve potential with a peer cohort

Venture Mentors are alumni-entrepreneurs who pay it forward by giving their time to assist student founders