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Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Industry Engagement

The Galant Center operates at the forefront of Charlottesville’s flourishing startup scene. Contributing to local entrepreneurial culture and promoting innovation-based activities, through myriad partnerships across the University and in the local community, the Center supports many startup-based learning programs and exciting competition events.

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Galant Challenge

The Galant Challenge connects seed through A round ventures associated with the UVA community with potential investors. The Center's premier pitch competition, the Challenge has successfully connected startups with more than $30 million in capital since it began in 2012.

In 2025, the Galant Challenge is raising the stakes. Our first cohort of UVA-connected venture capital funds will bring both startups and their capital to this year's event. 

Pitch decks were due by Feb. 28, and the Challenge will take place at the McIntire School of Commerce April 23. Visit the Challenge website to RSVP.

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Competitions

In addition to the Galant Challenge, there are a number of University-wide new venture competitions and funding opportunities, including the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup (“the E-Cup”), which awards upwards of $25,000 for winning UVA undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral teams.

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Speakers, Workshops, and Symposia

Throughout the semester, we partner with student organizations (e.g., Entrepreneurship Group, Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, HackCville) to bring speakers to Grounds; host workshops; and create opportunities to connect founders, funders, and other alumni working in and around the new venture community with students.