Helping Businesses in Virginia Grow
George Mason University is a transformational hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in Virginia and the DMV region. Our mission at Mason Enterprise is to create a high functioning, inclusive ecosystem for entrepreneurs where George Mason plays a leading role as a connector and operator. Through this work, we leverage the university’s assets to deliver knowledge-based interventions that increase Mason Enterprise’s value to the university, the commonwealth, and our public and private partners.
Avenues to Success
Programs
To be a business owner is to be a life-long learner and innovator. From robust workshops to detailed training programs, we offer low- or no-cost opportunities that will help you grow your business.
Services
It takes ambition, commitment, and vision to open your own business, but it takes that and more to keep it running. From setting up your articles of incorporation to securing your next customer or round of funding, let our experts guide you!
Incubators
We offer multiple incubators and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs to work, learn, brainstorm, and collaborate. Flexible leases, varied work spaces, and operations support options all come together to create the options your business needs to succeed.
Our Partners Become Your Connections
Mason Enterprise proudly partners with federal, state, and local governments as well as industries. These valued partnerships keep Mason Enterprise deeply connected — to extend those relationships to our entrepreneurs and small businesses. Our partners become your partners.
Get Involved
Interested in helping us grow small businesses throughout Virginia but aren't sure where to connect? Here are the ways:
- Volunteer to mentor a student or company
- Teach a workshop on an area of expertise small businesses need
- Be a guest speaker or panelist at one of our 1500+ events
- Support our work through funding opportunities. We have ideas, but you may have a passion you’d like to see us support.
