Small Business Support at Mason Enterprise
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 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.
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Virginia Small Business Development Center (Virginia SBDC)
Virginia SBDC provides no-cost, individualized advising and training on a variety of essential business topics from business basics to accounting and bookkeeping.
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APEX Accelerators
Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), an APEX Accelerator, offers workshops run by federal agencies and large contractors to help small businesses successfully obtain government contracts.
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Community Business Partnership
This nonprofit organization focuses on helping startups and small businesses get access to capital, development assistance, and other support necessary to grow successful companies.
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Women’s Business Center (WBC)
WBC offers free and low-cost workshops, training programs, and one-to-one technical assistance counseling to women and clients from underserved communities.
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Office of Technology Transfer
This office encourages and facilitates the successful commercialization of discoveries, innovations, and inventions developed within George Mason University's research enterprise.
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Explore all of Mason Enterprise's Programs
This office encourages and facilitates the successful commercialization of discoveries, innovations, and inventions developed within George Mason University's research enterprise.
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Mason Enterprise Partners
Mason Enterprise proudly partners with experienced institutions, businesses, and organizations throughout Virginia, including: George Mason University; the City of Fairfax, Virginia; and more. We combine our extensive resources and collaborate to help Virginia’s small businesses reach their full potential.