Events
The calendar.
Workshops, office hours, and showcases. Register here; the Foundry platform handles your spot.
OCT
15
Workshop
Foundry Idea Fest
Thu, Oct 15 · 9 PM–12 AM · Contemplative Commons 3B
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OCT
16
General
Friday Founders Around Grounds
Fri, Oct 16 · 2 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave.
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OCT
9
General
Friday Founders Around Grounds
Fri, Oct 9 · 2 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave.
Ended
OCT
2
General
Friday Founders Around Grounds
Fri, Oct 2 · 2 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave.
Ended
SEP
25
General
Friday Founders Around Grounds
Fri, Sep 25 · 2 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave.
Ended
APR
27
General
Bodos and Demos
Mon, Apr 27 · 6:16 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville VA 22902
Ended
APR
24
General
E-Cup Finals @ Tom Tom Fest
Fri, Apr 24 · 7:30 PM–9 PM · Codebase Charlottesville
Ended
APR
22
Workshop
Lara Merriken: A Recipe for Success with The Foundry
Wed, Apr 22 · 9 PM–11 PM · The Alchemy Space @ Contemplative Commons, 4th Floor
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APR
20
General
Bodos and Demos
Mon, Apr 20 · 1 PM–3 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville VA 22902
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APR
15
Networking
Entrepreneurs and Pizzas
Wed, Apr 15 · 9 PM–11 PM · Crozet Pizza @ Buddhist Biker Bar
Ended
APR
6
Workshop
Pro-Nature Social Enterprise Design Challenge
Mon, Apr 6 · 3 PM–5 PM · Great Hall, Garrett Hall, University of Virginia
Ended
MAR
30
Networking
Bodos and Demos
Mon, Mar 30 · 2 PM–4 PM · The Foundry - 9 Elliewood Ave
Ended
MAR
26
General
E-Cup: Launch - Info Session + Q&A
Thu, Mar 26 · 4:30 PM–6:30 PM · 9 Elliewood Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22903
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MAR
23
General
The Foundry x CSC: Coffee with Jan Swartz
Mon, Mar 23 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · 9 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville VA, 22903
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FEB
25
Conference
Flip Pitch @ Founders Forum
Wed, Feb 25 · 10 PM–11 PM · RRH 246 @ McIntire - 140 Hospital Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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FEB
25
Conference
2026 Founders Forum
Wed, Feb 25 · 2:30 PM–10 PM · 111 Breeden Wy, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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FEB
13
Workshop
Pitch Camp
Fri, Feb 13 · 12 PM–1 PM · iLab Classroom 180, Darden Business School
Ended
FEB
9
Networking
Bodos and Demos
Mon, Feb 9 · 2 PM–4 PM · The Foundry - 9 Elliewood Ave
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JAN
30
General
i.Lab Application Q&A
Fri, Jan 30 · 6 PM–7 PM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave
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JAN
28
Networking
Pitch Camp & Founder Meetup
Wed, Jan 28 · 10 PM–12 AM · The Foundry, 9 Elliewood Ave
Ended
JAN
23
Conference
Virginia AI Symposium
Fri, Jan 23 · 2 PM–9 PM · UVA Campus (In-Person & Virtual)
Ended
DEC
5
Workshop
GP - Minimum Vibeable Product
Fri, Dec 5 · 7 PM–9 PM · 9 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Ended
DEC
5
Conference
UVA Conference on Ethical AI in Business
Fri, Dec 5 · 9 AM–5 PM · Darden School of Business
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DEC
3
Networking
Startup Happy Hour
Wed, Dec 3 · 10 PM–12 AM · 20 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Ended
NOV
20
Networking
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs + Espresso - November
Thu, Nov 20 · 8 AM–9:30 AM · Charlottesville, VA
Ended
NOV
14
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 8
Fri, Nov 14 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
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NOV
14
Conference
2025 New Directions in Research on the Psychology of Technology Conference
Fri, Nov 14 · 9 AM–5 PM · UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds, Arlington, Virginia
Ended
NOV
7
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 7
Fri, Nov 7 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
NOV
5
Workshop
Understanding Branding & How to Navigate Building a Great One
Wed, Nov 5 · 10 PM–11:30 PM · 100 Darden Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ended
OCT
28
General
Founders Fair
Tue, Oct 28 · 9 PM–11 PM · 1515 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ended
OCT
10
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 6
Fri, Oct 10 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
OCT
8
Networking
Darden DC Tech Connect
Wed, Oct 8 · 9 AM–5 PM · Washington, DC
Ended
OCT
3
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 5
Fri, Oct 3 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
OCT
2
Networking
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs + Espresso - October
Thu, Oct 2 · 8 AM–9:30 AM · Charlottesville, VA
Ended
SEP
26
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 4
Fri, Sep 26 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
23
General
Fireside Chat - Jake Kozloski
Tue, Sep 23 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · 9 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ended
SEP
22
Learning Series
Batten Innovation Series: Introduction to Effectuation
Mon, Sep 22 · 12 PM–2 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
19
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 3
Fri, Sep 19 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
18
Networking
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs + Espresso - September
Thu, Sep 18 · 8 AM–9:30 AM · Charlottesville, VA
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SEP
17
Learning Series
Tech Learning Series with Prof. Alex Cowan
Wed, Sep 17 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
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SEP
15
Learning Series
Batten Innovation Series: Innovation Mindset
Mon, Sep 15 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
12
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 2
Fri, Sep 12 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
6
Conference
Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
Sat, Sep 6 · 9 AM–5 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended
SEP
5
Learning Series
VC Learning Series Session 1
Fri, Sep 5 · 12 PM–1 PM · Darden School of Business
Ended