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New Gateway to Virginia’s Emerging Immersive Technology Corridor

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The AccessVR Lab at GCubed will bring XR(extended reality)immersive technologies to all sectors of society, creating a shared marketplace for the distribution of XR talent, services, products, and commercialized experiences here in the heart of Virginias immersive technology corridor.

Key Points: 
  • The AccessVR Lab at GCubed will bring XR(extended reality)immersive technologies to all sectors of society, creating a shared marketplace for the distribution of XR talent, services, products, and commercialized experiences here in the heart of Virginias immersive technology corridor.
  • XR is an umbrella term that describes all immersive technologies that merge or extend the reality humans experience by blending virtual and physical worlds or creating a fully immersive experience.
  • AccessVR and GCubed are emerging as thought leaders in the area of immersive training.
  • Their abilities to help companies, colleges, public service agencies, and the military adopt these new technologies as immersive and effective job training tools is impressive.

Device Authority, Crossroads Innovation Group and The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Unite to Provide IoT Security “Best Practices” Blueprint

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford County, Virginia, is home to developing smart technology for the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford County, Virginia, is home to developing smart technology for the Commonwealth.
  • The Testbed will accelerate smart technology growth in the Commonwealth while addressing the known and emerging challenges of securing critical infrastructure.
  • Crossroads Innovation Group has been a leader in promoting industry standards and is providing leadership in the evaluation of best practices related to important guidelines from NIST, IEEE, and emerging standards like FIDO.
  • Based in Virginia, Crossroads Innovation Group supports public-private partnerships pursing emerging technology deployment and adaptive workforce professionalization.

The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Device Authority, and Crossroads Innovation Group Unite to Provide IoT Security “Best Practices” Blueprint

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford County, Virginia, is home to developing smart technology for the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford County, Virginia, is home to developing smart technology for the Commonwealth.
  • The Testbed will accelerate smart technology growth in the Commonwealth while addressing the known and emerging challenges of securing critical infrastructure.
  • Crossroads Innovation Group has been a leader in promoting industry standards and is providing leadership in the evaluation of best practices related to important guidelines from NIST, IEEE, and emerging standards like FIDO.
  • Based in Virginia, Crossroads Innovation Group supports public-private partnerships pursing emerging technology deployment and adaptive workforce professionalization.

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in ClaimEdge to Help Insurance Companies Resolve Lawsuits Faster and More Cost Effectively

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Every year, over one million lawsuits involving insurance claims are filed in the U.S., resulting in $300 billion in loss costs.

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  • Every year, over one million lawsuits involving insurance claims are filed in the U.S., resulting in $300 billion in loss costs.
  • Many property and casualty insurance companies in the U.S. spend more than $50K to defend a single lawsuit when that cost could be reduced with faster settlements.
  • We appreciate the support of VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners and look forward to continued growth as a company.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC Regional Innovation Fund Grant Awarded to Charlottesville BioHub to Strengthen the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Charlottesville Region

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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CvilleBioHub is at the center of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Charlottesville region, with many partners across economic development, industry, and academia.

Key Points: 
  • CvilleBioHub is at the center of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Charlottesville region, with many partners across economic development, industry, and academia.
  • We are pleased to provide a Regional Innovation Fund grant to CvilleBioHub to support its efforts to strengthen Central Virginias biotechnology industry through engagement, resourcing, and education, said Conaway Haskins, Vice President for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation.
  • Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) is a Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation-administered state-funded program that provides competitive grants to leading Virginia-based entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs).
  • There are more than 2000 employees in the regional biotech/life sciences industry and more than $400M locally invested to date.

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Investment in RegScale Supports Growing Needs for Compliance Automation Solutions

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners (formerly CIT GAP Funds), the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in RegScale.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners (formerly CIT GAP Funds), the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in RegScale.
  • The companys continuous compliance automation solution moves organizations from manual compliance approaches and processes to an API-centric, automated approach.
  • Founded in 2021, RegScale delivers continuous compliance automation for heavily regulated industries, freeing organizations from paper via its security and compliance automation software.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Moment AI to Reduce Car Accidents Due to Physiological Incidents

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Current AI software in cars is not enough to prevent accidents caused by incidents related to chronic health issues.

Key Points: 
  • Current AI software in cars is not enough to prevent accidents caused by incidents related to chronic health issues.
  • Moment AI is grateful for the support of VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners, and we are excited to continue expanding our technology for the benefit of all drivers.
  • Megan Grays leadership and impressive technical background is just one of the reasons VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners is investing in Moment AI.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Bear Analytics to Power Data-Driven Engagement and Improved Outcomes for Events

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners (formerly CIT GAP Funds), the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Bear Analytics .

Key Points: 
  • Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners (formerly CIT GAP Funds), the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Bear Analytics .
  • Bear Analytics platform, Bear IQ, leverages event engagement data to empower event organizers to understand the levers driving an events performance, increase exhibitor revenue and attendee retention, and deliver better content.
  • We are grateful for the support of VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners, and are excited to expand our offering in the marketplace.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC Names Conaway Haskins as Vice President of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conaway Haskins has been named as the Vice President for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC).

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conaway Haskins has been named as the Vice President for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC).
  • In this role, he provides strategic vision and generates operational results for the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division that was launched in July 2020.
  • As VP, he advises, funds, promotes, and supports technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation-led economic development throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • We are delighted to welcome Conaway Haskins as our Vice President of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in CarpeDM, Elevating the Dating Experience for Professional Black Women

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Prior to CarpeDM, there was no service tailored specifically to the dating needs of professional Black women.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to CarpeDM, there was no service tailored specifically to the dating needs of professional Black women.
  • Dating apps and their algorithms, a majority created by white men, do not prioritize the needs of Black women.
  • This contributes to the low engagement Black women receive on these platforms and exacerbates our inability to find compatible partners.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).