◆ Join
An idea is enough to start.
The Foundry is free, takes no equity, and is open to every school at UVA — and to people who are not at UVA at all. You do not need a company, a team, or a plan.
What it costs
Nothing
No fee, no equity, no obligation to keep showing up.
Who can join
Anyone
Students, faculty, staff, alumni — and Charlottesville founders with no UVA tie. Not at UVA? You can still join — a person on staff reviews it first.
What happens next
UVA email? You're in
A UVA address (virginia.edu and its schools, UVA Wise, UVA Health) is approved right away. Any other address goes to our staff, who review it and email you.
Tell us who you are
Three fields are required. The rest just helps us point you at the right things.