ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE CENTER
The Entrepreneur Resource Center isn’t just a space. It’s a place to launch, grow, and thrive.
Big ideas need somewhere to go.
The Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is where founders, innovators and entrepreneurs come to turn ideas into action.
Building something new comes with a lot of questions. Where do you start? Who should you talk to? What resources are available? What’s the next move? The ERC makes those answers easier to find by bringing together the people, programs, expertise and connections that help entrepreneurs move forward.
Come with an idea you’re still figuring out, a startup you’re ready to launch or a company poised for its next stage of growth. You don’t need to know exactly what you need before you walk through the door. That’s what we’re here to help you figure out.
What It Is
The ERC is a home base for entrepreneurs at every stage. It’s where faculty innovators step beyond the lab, alumni and students chase big ideas, and community founders come to connect, learn, and grow. More than just a physical space, it’s a platform that bridges research with commercialization, equips founders with tools and coaching, and strengthens the entire regional startup ecosystem.
What you’ll find here
Everything you need to move forward.
Guidance
Coaching, mentors and experts who understand what it takes to build.
Programs
Workshops, Tech Talks and founder-focused programming designed to help you make progress.
Connections
Access to founders, investors, partners and the broader VTCRC and Virginia Tech innovation ecosystem.
Space
A place to meet, work and grow, with pathways to COgro Coworking, COgro Labs and VTCRC office and lab space.
Who It Serves
The ERC exists for anyone ready to build. Faculty and researchers looking to bring inventions to life. Students and alumni eager to turn ambition into ventures. Community founders, career changers, and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. Whether you’re starting from square one or gearing up to raise capital, the ERC meets you where you are and gives you the resources, connections, and confidence to take the next step.
How To Get Involved
- Come on by and make the ERC your home base
- Book office hours or join a workshop to get immediate traction
- Show up at an event and meet the community
- Partner with us as a mentor, expert, or corporate collaborator
- Host your own gathering — from demos to founder roundtables — inside the ERC
Ready to learn more?
The ERC Promise
Rooted in the innovation ecosystem of the VTCRC, the ERC empowers the next generation of builders to start, scale, and succeed. It’s a launchpad and a home base for entrepreneurs at any stage—backed by a team that’s ready to help. We’ve built exactly what successful founders would have wanted: the resources, connections, and community to launch ventures that matter.
When you're ready to build, we're ready to roll.
The Ingredients You Need
Events
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ERC | E-Series
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesStarting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability, structure, […]
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ERC | Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesJoin the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center's Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) for Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration, a casual drop-in opportunity for entrepreneurs and founders to connect, exchange ideas and build […]
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ERC | E-Series
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesStarting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability, structure, […]
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Bed Build
Picnic Pavilion (behind 1311 Research Center Drive) 1311 Research Center Drive, Blacksburg, United StatesJoin the Intuitive Foundation's Blacksburg Chapter and Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) for a community volunteer event at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center! Volunteers will work together to build […]
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ERC | E-Series
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesStarting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability, structure, […]
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RBIA/ERC Innovation Lunchbox
FeaturedEntrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesDrop in for a free grab-and-go lunch and meet your neighbors in the region’s innovation community. RBTC and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Alliance are co-hosting this Innovation Lunchbox with the Entrepreneur […]
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ERC | Founders + Friends: E-Series Celebration
Featured ERC | Founders + FriendsEntrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a special edition of Founders + Friends as we celebrate the completion of our inaugural Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) E-Series! This event will recognize our first group of E-Series participants and celebrate the progress, ideas, and connections developed throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. It's an opportunity to reflect on the program's impact, recognize […]
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ERC | Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesJoin the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center's Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) for Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration, a casual drop-in opportunity for entrepreneurs and founders to connect, exchange ideas and build relationships. Whether you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to meet fellow founders or interested in exploring new opportunities for collaboration, you're invited to […]
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ERC | Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration (+ DIY Hot Cocoa Bar!)
Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesJoin the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center's Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) for a special holiday edition of Coffee, Cookies & Collaboration, a casual drop-in opportunity for entrepreneurs and founders to connect, exchange ideas and build relationships. Whether you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to meet fellow founders or interested in exploring new opportunities […]
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Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) Annual Showcase
Join the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Innovations Team for the Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) Annual Showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Blacksburg, Virginia. The evening will celebrate the accomplishments of the ERC community and highlight founders and entrepreneurs through a series of brief presentations sharing their companies, progress and entrepreneurial journeys. Doors open at […]
