About Us

The Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (VWIEC) was established in October 2020 through the Department of Education Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant. VWIEC is a Hampton University entity (a 501 (3) non-profit institute of higher education) that operates on the behalf of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development. The new center will serves as a statewide nexus of support by synthesizing the resources of two- and four-year institutions of higher education, experts in the public and private business sectors, and workforce agencies. VWIEC fulfills a critical niche in the small business development arena. Services include mentorship, education, networking, pitch competitions and assistance with financing strategies. We support the participants by removing barriers that restrict them when starting a business.

Mission: Empowering creators and innovators at VWIEC and Hampton University by
providing a dynamic environment to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. Our mission
is to foster collaboration, learning, and entrepreneurial spirit through state-of-the-art tools
and resource

Vision: To be the leading catalyst for entrepreneurship and applied learning,
providing a platform where ideas are not only born but are also brought to life
through collaboration, technology, and University support.