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Letter from the StartVirginia editor: Come on in, the water’s fine
Welcome to the fourth edition of StartVirginia, our annual special issue focused on the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It bears the name of the StartVirginia page in our monthly magazine, where, as you might expect, you’ll find additional coverage of the world of startups and small businesses in Virginia. Our featured story from freelance writer Courtney […]
Virginia founders use AI to jumpstart companies
Virginia startup Nestease leverages AI to offer flexible lawn care and home services, enabling customers to control scheduling and improve efficiency.
New Waynesboro program boosts budding entrepreneurs
Grow Waynesboro program in Virginia awarded $25,000 to Shenandoah Bouldering and supports new businesses in the Rockfish Gateway corridor.
Virginia universities help entrepreneurs get started
Virginia universities like George Mason and Virginia Tech offer accelerators, grants, and resources to support local entrepreneurs and startups statewide.
U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence
U.Va. Wise is fueling Southwest Virginia’s startup scene through its Hatch Accelerator and CO.STARTERS programs for local founders.
Activation Capital taps new CEO
Richmond tech incubator and accelerator Activation Capital announced Tuesday that it has appointed Michael Steele as president and CEO.
StartVirginia: Heard Around Virginia August 2025
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville biotech company developing nontoxic crop-protection products, announced in late June it was launching commercial sales of Fun-Thyme, a biofungicide derived from thyme oil. The company is partnering with Denver-based agricultural products marketer and distributor Wilbur-Ellis to introduce the product to U.S. farms. Fun-Thyme is billed as a highly effective alternative[...]
OurView: What’s fueling your startup dream?
Explore Virginia’s startup scene, from AI to VC deals, in the third annual edition of StartVirginia. Insights and inspiration for your next big idea!
Ecosystem insights: entrepreneurial leaders talk challenges, success
Leaders from across Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem discuss investing in new companies, challenges facing startups and steps to success.
Franchising offers entry point for Virginia entrepreneurs
Franchising surges in Virginia as entrepreneurs tap proven business models across several industries in 2025.
Incubators help entrepreneurs determine viability
Incubators in Virginia help entrepreneurs test ideas, gather customer feedback and build viable businesses before launch.
