There are numerous funding opportunities in Hampton Roads for entrepreneurs and startups. The RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge, Lighthouse Labs Spring Accelerator, Startup Virginia’s Idea Factory, 757 Angels Funding, and the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund are all currently accepting applications. These opportunities offer a variety of funding amounts, from grants up to $100,000 to investment totals of $20,000. Deadlines for these opportunities are fast approaching in January. StartWheel, an online source focused on entrepreneurial activities in Hampton Roads, is a valuable resource for keeping up-to-date with these opportunities and more.

Funding Opportunities

  •  RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge has $1.5M in available funding. More info here
  • Lighthouse Labs Spring Accelerator Application Deadline is January 8th. If selected you will receive $20,000. More info here
  • Applications for Startup Virginia’s Idea Factory are open. More info here
  • 757 Angels Funding Application Deadline is January 13th. More info here
  • Center for Innovative Technology previewed the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) FY21 solicitation, which will provide grants up to $100,000. More info here
  • Center Street Pitch Competition Application Deadline is January 15th.  More info here

About StartWheel

StartWheel is your online source of information that’s solely focused on the entrepreneurial activities that are taking place across Hampton Roads, Virginia, also known as #The757. If you know of any additional opportunities, please share them with us.

StartWheel’s Purpose

  • Consolidates all of the news and information that you need to know to start and grow a business. StartWheel also shares the information our community wants and needs to hear in order to advance our region forward.
  • Coordinates all of the entrepreneurial events that are taking place either online or in person. We’ve eliminated the need to check multiple calendars, we have everything listed in one place for your convenience.
  • Celebrates all of the entrepreneurial successes that are taking place around the region. We amplify your success to a broader audience.

If you have an event, announcement or celebration that you’d like to share, drop us a line! Do you have a suggestion on how we can improve, we’d love to hear that too. As always, thank you for your continued support!

Question & Answer

1. What is the RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge?

The RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge is a funding opportunity with $1.5M available. More information can be found here.

2. When is the deadline for the Lighthouse Labs Spring Accelerator?

The deadline for the Lighthouse Labs Spring Accelerator is January 8th. If selected, you will receive $20,000. More information can be found here.

3. What funding opportunities are currently open at Startup Virginia?

Applications for Startup Virginia’s Idea Factory are currently open. More information can be found here.

4. What is the funding amount available through the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund?

The Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) FY21 solicitation will provide grants up to $100,000. More information can be found here.