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Virginia SBDC – Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP)

ICAP is focused on helping technology and innovation-driven startups during their entire commercialization journey – from ideation through funding and scaling.

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The Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP) is focused on helping technology and innovation-driven startups during their entire commercialization journey -from ideation through funding and scaling. This is accomplished through one-on-one advising and experiential learning programs with a mentor team of experienced entrepreneurs. These services are offered at no cost and all advising is confidential.Since 2018,ICAPhas worked with almost 1200 entrepreneurs that have raised over $125M from angel investors, VC groups, SBIRs, and other grants. More information about the program and an application to join can be found here -https://www.virginiasbdc.org/programs/icap.

Location Considerations – Services are only provided to clients who live within: We support all technology and innovation-driven startup founders and ventures in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Services Provided

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Diversification
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Crowdfunding Preparation
  • Debt Funding Preparation
  • Equity Funding Preparation (Specialty)
  • Financial Statement and Cash Flow

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets

Research

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Grants
  • Industry Data
  • Market Intelligence

Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences Development

  • Life Sciences Development
  • Manufacturing Development
  • Science/Bioscience Seminars
  • Technology Development
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing and Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Research (Specialty)

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs (Specialty)
  • Group Mentoring (Specialty)
  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
  • Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Industry Specific (Specialty)

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Assembly and Packaging
  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development
  • R&D Support

Regulatory Compliance

  • Patent Information
  • Trademark and Copyright Information

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Technical Assistance / Support Services

  • Technology Transfer

Training

  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator (Specialty)

Events and Ecosystem Building

  • Pitch Events
Contact Information
Josh Green
Address
10306 Eaton Place
Suite 180
Fairfax, VA 22030