💼 We're Hiring! Join Activation Capital as our new Executive Assistant and play a key role in supporting our executive team as we scale our impact. If you're a proactive, resourceful professional with strong organizational and multitasking skills, this full-time opportunity in Richmond, VA, is for you! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eujaueYw #Hiring #JobOpening #ExecutiveAssistant #AdministrativeSupport #JoinOurTeam #Innovation #RichmondVA
Activation Capital
Technology, Information and Internet
Richmond, VA 2,233 followers
Growing life sciences & advanced tech startups. Leading entrepreneurship and ecosystem development in Central Virginia.
About us
Activation Capital's mission is to grow life sciences and other advanced technology innovation by promoting scientific research and economic development that attracts and creates new jobs and companies. With 1.2 million square feet of space developed on over 34 acres, its Virginia Bio+Tech Park is the hub of life science and technology innovations in Central Virginia. Activation Capital also serves as a leading innovation ecosystem development organization providing social, knowledge, and financial capital to clusters, entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurs – accelerating their progress through development and maturation.
- Website
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http://www.activation.capital
External link for Activation Capital
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Tech, High growth, startup, life sciences, advanced technology, entrepreneurship, ecosystem development, entrepreneur, biotech, biotechnology, and health tech
Locations
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Primary
800 E Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23219, US
Employees at Activation Capital
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Vanessa Womack
Inclusive Community Development Consultant, College Professor, and BoardSource Consultant
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Nicolai Shuman
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Laura Frew
Scientific Recruiter at Workforce Genetics - connecting top talent to GMP roles at leading biotech companies AND Contract Recruiter with Activation…
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Beth O'Donnell, MBA
VP of Finance, Activation Capital / Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority
Updates
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We're excited to join our partner gener8tor in celebrating the 10 incredible life science and medtech startups in the Frontier BioHealth program! These groundbreaking teams will take the stage to pitch their innovations in Richmond, VA, on November 20th at 4 PM ET. Don’t miss this chance to learn about cutting-edge healthcare solutions and network with industry leaders passionate about advancing innovation! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e2UvDd3G #FrontierBioHealth #LifeSciences #Innovation #MedTech #Healthcare #StartupShowcase Activation Capital
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🔬 Meet Oncoustics, a participant in our first-ever Frontier BioHealth cohort! They use AI-powered ultrasound signals to detect disease early, initially targeting liver disease. Their tech could transform diagnostics for multiple conditions. 💬 They’re looking for partners in pharma, clinical experts, and those experienced in medical writing and cybersecurity. Help bring AI-driven diagnostics to healthcare: https://lnkd.in/dtpC9yiZ Discover more about Frontier BioHealth: https://lnkd.in/e3SwKNWJ #FrontierBioHealth #Innovation #AIHealthcare #Diagnostics #Ultrasound #Oncoustics Beth Rogozinski, Shahid Rashid, Activation Capital, gener8tor, Fat Robin, FedTech
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Activation Capital is excited to announce the successful closeout of a GO Virginia grant that has been instrumental in establishing an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing (APM) cluster in Central Virginia. This funding helped spur the creation of the Alliance for Building Better Medicine and has already led to the creation of 260 jobs, expansion of 17 businesses, and a $52M from the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant to support continuing Cluster activity. A special thank you to all our partners, including Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Brightpoint Community College, Community College Workforce Alliance, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and more! Learn more about our continued impact: https://lnkd.in/dYxR8h9n #BuildingBetterMedicine #Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences #Innovation #GOVirginia
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🚀 We're hiring a Project Specialist! Are you passionate about life science innovation and project management? Activation Capital is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial thinker to join our team and help drive key initiatives in entrepreneurship, ecosystem development, and beyond. This full-time position offers great benefits and the opportunity to make a real impact in Richmond, VA. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/deE6biyZ #Hiring #ProjectManagement #ProjectSpecialist #LifeSciences #EcosystemDevelopment #Innovation #JoinOurTeam #JobOpening #RichmondVA
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🧲 Meet Vizma Life Sciences, one of the inaugural companies in our Frontier BioHealth program! Their device enables MRI scanners to visualize cancer treatment responses within days rather than months, delivering rapid insights that empower patients and physicians to make informed, timely decisions for more effective treatment. 💬 Vizma is seeking connections with radiologists, oncologists, and healthcare professionals in cancer diagnosis. Help change the future of cancer treatment: https://vizma.ai/ Discover more about Frontier BioHealth: https://lnkd.in/e3SwKNWJ #FrontierBioHealth #Innovation #CancerResearch #MRIInnovation #MedicalDevices #VizmaLifeSciences Carlos D., Patrick TomHon, Activation Capital, gener8tor, Fat Robin, FedTech
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🗓️ Tomorrow's the Day! We’re excited to host the Scientist Solutions Vendor Show tomorrow at the VA Bio+Tech Park. From 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, explore groundbreaking products in fields like Genomics, Immunology, Drug Discovery, and more! Don’t miss your chance to connect with experts and get hands-on with the latest innovations. Register now and see you there: https://lnkd.in/egQ4XWgu #Innovation #Biotech #Science #LifeSciences #TechShow #ScientistEvents #Networking Paula Fritz
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Activation Capital and Clock Speed G.C. recently collaborated to highlight an ecosystem approach that supports the growth of pharmaceutical startups through advanced manufacturing technologies and legal insights. Discover how we’re driving innovation: https://lnkd.in/e8usxkFK #Innovation #SupplyChain #PharmaStartups #Healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #LifeSciences #Entrepreneurship
Securing the Medical Technology Supply Chain: An Ecosystem Approach
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🏥 More exciting news from our Frontier BioHealth cohort! KeViRx, Inc. was just featured by Richmond Inno for their groundbreaking work in treating acute lung injury with novel small molecule drugs, targeting the root causes of lung damage from conditions like COVID-19. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebPHBZqG KeViRx is seeking advice from regulatory experts and connections with respiratory KOLs. Want to get involved? Join their mission to heal and restore lung function: https://www.kevirx.com/ Learn about the Frontier BioHealth program: https://lnkd.in/e3SwKNWJ #FrontierBioHealth #Innovation #LungHealth #Pharma #Biotech #KeViRx, Elizabeth Sharlow, MS, PhD, Activation Capital, gener8tor, Fat Robin, FedTech
Charlottesville startup KeViRx tackles acute lung injuries
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🎉 Last week, we celebrated ten weeks of progress with our incredible Frontier BioHealth startups at the mid-program retreat! From insightful mentor meetings to networking at Biotech & Beer, it’s been an exciting journey. Special thanks to gener8tor, Fat Robin, FedTech and our amazing partners and mentors for making it happen! Check out the companies driving life science innovation: https://lnkd.in/eYmb8J3J #FrontierBioHealth #Innovation #LifeSciences #Biotech #Entrepreneurship #Investors #Mentors #Richmond Activation Capital
🎉 We are Celebrating 🔟 weeks of working with 🔟 startups! Frontier BioHealth by Activation Capital kicked off our mid-program retreat last week with a fabulous Happy Hour at the rooftop of the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. We then hosted 1:1 startup<>mentor meetings, heard from invited speakers about the DOD, regulatory pathways, and clinical trials, pitched at the Haleon facility in Richmond, toured US Pharmacopeia, and attended Biotech & Beers. Our founders are looking to connect with potential #investors, mentors, advisors and partners that can help them accelerate their development timelines. The gener8tor team has had a blast working with these amazing founders and can’t wait to connect them with as many investors as possible in the final weeks of the program! 👀 Read more about the companies here: https://lnkd.in/gKudRJbY 🔟 Amazing Life Science and Medtech Startups: Atticus Pharma Gisens Biotech GenAssist Light Switch Bio Vizma Life Sciences Oncoustics OrthoPreserve KeViRx, Inc. Rapid Forensic Cell Typing, Inc Pele Therapeutics Thanks to the Activation Capital team for making this happen: Jim Pannucci, PhD Nicolai Shuman Heather Dolan Allen Jack Baker Huge thanks to our invited speakers and mentors: Seema Sood Matthew Jacobs Aesha Mehta Blake Wilson, J.D., M.S. Francis X. Farrell This would not be possible without our Program Manager Amory Lenarz 😎 📹 Big thanks to www.michaelmejiaart.com for the cool video!