Tim Ryan, left, thanks Chris Shelton, right, for his hard work on StartWheel at a 757Pitch event in September…. [Read More]
Venture Capitalist and Angel Investor Warren Haber Jr. Announced as Keynote Speaker for Start Peninsula
Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that Warren Haber Jr. will be the opening keynote speaker for Friday night’s event. Haber has been a venture capitalist and angel investor for over 20 years and he has specialized in software and internet ventures. Haber currently works for Exoventure (Exo). Exo has partnered with thousands of early stage tech entrepreneurs… [Read More]
Local entrepreneurs face the ‘sharks’ during Minnow Bucket event in Norfolk
By TREVOR METCALFE of INSIDE BUSINESS After a more than a decade in the United States, Peruvian-born Karin Gallegos was ready to take her handmade jewelry business to the next level. However, Gallegos, while knowing a lot about startups in Peru, was having trouble translating that experience to the U.S. business culture. So, Gallegos enrolled in… [Read More]
CIT Announces $2.5 million in non-dilutive funding available for Virginia’s research community
By Center for Innovative Technology Herndon, VA, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced today the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) Request for Proposals (RFP) for FY2020.The CRCF accelerates Virginia’s economic growth by supporting high-potential technology commercialization projects at Virginia’s public and private institutions of higher education, technology companies,… [Read More]
The IncuHub, Portsmouth’s first co-working space and Entrepreneurship Center, is on a roll!
By Marko Frigelj After opening doors on June 21, 2019, this community-driven partnership has already added 10 members in less than two months. “It’s been an amazing ride” says Marko Frigelj, the owner of The IncuHub and the CEO of PMA Solutions Inc. and Gym Tech Inc. “We’ve been able to bank on our central location, free… [Read More]
Navy veteran’s business delivers for service members
For deployed service members, getting a care package means more than just what’s inside; it’s a little piece of home…. [Read More]
StartWheel Welcomes New Executive Director, Tim Ryan
By Chris Shelton, exiting Executive Director of StartWheel StartWheel is starting a new chapter. As of September 1st, I have officially handed over the reigns of day-to-day operations to Tim Ryan. It had become nearly impossible to manage growth at my own businesses while concurrently fulfilling the mission of StartWheel. I’ve learned that growing a… [Read More]
Grant Winners Hope to Foster ‘Innovative Solutions’ with Space Satellite Program
Hampton Roads entrepreneurs will soon have access to the tools and resources of small satellite data and NASA researchers through a new grant program…. [Read More]
757 Startup Studios Coming to Norfolk’s Assembly
Local angel investor group 757 Angels and regional startup growing program 757 Accelerate are joining forces to create the studios to remove an obstacle for many startups and early stage companies…. [Read More]
Community Leaders Gather for Ribbon-cutting of New ODU Institute
More than 40 community leaders gathered Thursday afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for the official unveiling of Old Dominion University’s new Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE)…. [Read More]
Venture Capital Firm NRV Invests in Norfolk-based Augmented Reality Startup
The Richmond-based venture capital firm NRV has led a $2 million investment round in a Norfolk startup business that makes augmented reality software…. [Read More]
Newport News Opens Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center
Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center, which occupies the first floor of the newly constructed 105,000-square-foot Brooks Crossing office building, will make workforce development and STEM education services readily accessible to citizens, students and businesses. The facility includes a collaborative space for innovation and new ventures, such as entrepreneurial initiatives…. [Read More]
