# Event Details - **Event Name**: VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: General Assembly Building, House Room 3 (1000 Bank St. Richmond, VA)About this EventOn behalf of the VCU Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation, you are invited to the VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action.This premier event highlights the commercial potential and real-world impact of high-tech startups built on university-owned intellectual property, connecting cutting-edge innovators with state policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and economic development partners.Featured Program· Opening Remarks: VCU Vice President of Research and Innovation P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D. shares insights on the social and economic impact of university research licensed to startup companies.· Special Guest Speaker: Carrie H. Chenery, Secretary of Commerce and Trade discusses the vital role of university-industry collaboration in driving Virginia’s economic growth.· Lightning Pitch Session: Facilitated by Debbie Irwin (Director, Lighthouse Network), featuring fast-paced, high-impact pitches from 12 selected VCU-affiliated startup teams spanning life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology, and energy.· Networking & Company Showcase: An opportunity to meet directly with the startup founders, explore partnerships, and discuss investment and licensing opportunities.We will be joined by our regional partners who have provided vital support to VCU start-ups as well as the broader Virginia entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Lighthouse Network, Activation Capital, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), VIPC, and GenEdge. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/eb89ee20-a312-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w949-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/vcu-startup-showcase-university-intellectual-property-in-action/100001991785239268 - **Event Categories**: business, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: General Assembly Building - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: General Assembly Building - **lat**: 37.5387747 - **long**: -77.4336076 - **full address**: General Assembly Building, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=VCU+Startup+Showcase%3A+University+Intellectual+Property+in+Action&date=Tue%2C+08+Sep%2C+2026+at+03%3A00+pm&bg=4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action being held? - **A:** VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at General Assembly Building, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action? - **A:** VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action is organized by VCU TechTransfer and Ventures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VCU Startup Showcase: University Intellectual Property in Action is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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