The Studio is a collaborative effort between UVA Innovates and UVA’s Licensing & Venture Group. We are already collaborating across Grounds and the broader Charlottesville community to share information and opportunities with our faculty, research staff and graduate students. We are happy to help connect you with any or all of the programs listed below. Check back here for more updates as we gather more news from our partners.

• LVG partner CvilleBioHub is recruiting companies for their new Commonwealth BioAccelerator, a state-of-the-art wet lab space with equipment, specialized programming and mentorship that is dedicated to advancing high-potential life sciences startups in Central Virginia.
• May 20 Webinar: Angel Investing for Small Business Growth is an interactive session designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and tools to secure angel investment.
• May 21: Richmond-Petersburg BioHub BioTech & Beer. Life science innovators from start-ups, academia and industry, along with the regional ecosystem builders
• May 22: The National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop takes place May 22 in downtown Charlottesville. The day-long event is a chance to learn important information about funding and address how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH.
• May 27: Clinical Trials & Tribulations: Tales of 21st Century Drug Development
• June 5: 2025 VADDRx Symposium. Explore the journey from discovery to development in the world of drug research