VT KnowledgeWorks

05/21/2026

For years, VT KnowledgeWorks helped entrepreneurs move ideas forward by connecting founders with resources, mentorship, and support. That foundation helped shape countless entrepreneurial journeys and strengthened innovation across our region and beyond.

Now, that work continues through the next phase of entrepreneurial support at the VT Corporate Research Center with the Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC).

Built on lessons learned, community input, and a shared commitment to helping founders succeed, the ERC serves as a front door for entrepreneurs by providing a connected, stage-based approach that helps innovators navigate everything from idea evaluation and business model development to funding, growth, and scale.

The mission remains the same: helping entrepreneurs find the right support at the right time.

The next chapter starts here. Your starting point. Your next move. Your path forward.

Follow the Entrepreneur Resource Center page to stay connected for upcoming workshops, founder resources, events, and opportunities designed to help entrepreneurs move forward with confidence.

03/31/2020

Please visit and like the VT Corporate Research Center page for updates on VTKnowledgeWorks and Global Entrepreneur Partnership Program.

04/24/2018

Startup Chatup has moved to Wednesdays! Jim will be back on May 9 eager to chat with you about your entrepreneurial aspirations. Sign up at bit.ly/StartupChatup.

Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1341 Research Center Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Note: for accurate driving dire...

04/20/2018

Today's your deadline to enter the VT KnowledgeWorks $25,000 Game Changers Challenge! Find all the details and guidelines on how to enter at www.vtknowledgeworks.com.

04/06/2018

All aspiring entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial teams - there are still two weeks remaining to enter the VT KnowledgeWorks $25,000 Game Changers Challenge. Visit our website for guidelines and how to apply.

Grow offerings emphasize strategic support for ongoing growth, continuing intra-preneurship, and professional development for the corporate leader.

03/28/2018

Got game? If your business is a game changer, you could qualify for a $25,000 startup loan! Enter by April 20 at http://www.vtknowledgeworks.com/gamechangers.

Game Changers Challenge is an opportunity for one entrepreneur or entrepreneurial team to qualify for a $25,000 “Running Start” loan plus a package of free startup assistance services. Solid runners-up may also qualify for free startup assistance.

01/18/2018

🎉 Applications are Open! for $10k Awards | Apply NOW --> Deadline February 13 http://www.thelaunchplace.org/ideafest

The Launch Place energizes and diversifies our regional economy through entrepreneurship development and business consulting services.

08/28/2017

2017 Global Partnership Event Closing Reception