A place to build, right off the Corner.
The Foundry's building at 9 Elliewood Ave is open to UVA founders every weekday until ten at night — meeting rooms, room to spread out, a quiet corner, and people who will ask what you are working on.
Where
9 Elliewood AveRight off the Corner. Down the street from Grit Coffee, Crozet Pizza, Take It Away, and Mincer’s.
Co-working
Card access for registered users.
Staff on site
When the team is in, for questions and advising.
Four kinds of room.
Meeting rooms
Private rooms with whiteboards and A/V — for team meetings, customer calls, and practicing a pitch out loud.
Collaboration space
Open floor with furniture that moves, for group work and the whiteboard sessions that decide what you build.
Quiet work area
Individual workstations for the hours when the thing just needs doing.
Event space
A larger room that sets up for workshops, pitch nights, and networking events.
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Kitchen — coffee, tea, fridge
- Projectors and screens
- Card access
Before you come by.
Who can use it?
UVA students, faculty, staff, and alumni working on something entrepreneurial. Priority goes to teams actively building a venture.
Does it cost anything?
Most of it is free for UVA students and faculty on entrepreneurial work. Extended use or a special event may carry a nominal fee to cover running costs.
Can I bring people from outside UVA?
Yes, for meetings and working sessions. The person booking has to be UVA-affiliated and is responsible for their guests while they are here.
How do I get card access?
Email us and we will get you registered. Requests are reviewed within one or two business days.
The door is the easy part.
Get registered for card access and the building is yours to work in until ten at night. Staff are in weekdays nine to five if you want someone to talk to.