Go Northern VA | Go VA Region 7 | Economic Development Initiative

MISSION

2017

Year Established

Projects

Funded

$20.9M

Amount

Awarded

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GO Virginia is a business-led economic development initiative with funding to invest in collaborative projects that bring more business and opportunities to the Commonwealth and lead to high-paying jobs in the region. Region 7 supports economic growth in Northen Virginia.

All GO Virginia Region 7 proposals must align with the Region 7 Growth and Diversification Plan. The plan will serve as a guide to applicants in identifying actionable grant requests.

Celebrating 10 Years

This year the Growth and Opportunity Virginia (GO Virginia) program will celebrate ten years since its creation in 2016. To mark the anniversary, the GO Virginia Foundation has released a series of videos highlighting GO Virginia's overall success, including highlights from each region and a "How Does It Work" informational video see below.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

Region 7's Council identified these four key sectors as the region's focus areas to to increase local, high-paying, in-demand occupations and per capita income. All proposals for funding must address at least one of these industry clusters.

You can read more about our industry clusters in our 2025 Growth & Diversification Plan.

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Region 7 News

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REGION 7

Region 7 is a diverse and growing region, comprised of four counties and five major cities.

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National Innovation Quarter Receives $3.93 Million in GO Virginia Funding to Accelerate Advanced Technology and National Security Innovation in Northern Virginia

The Northern Regional Council (Region 7) is proud to announce that $3.93 million in GO Virginia funding has been awarded to launch the National Innovation Quarter (NIQ), a new innovation district in National Landing. NIQ is designed to accelerate the growth of dual-use technologies and strengthen the region’s position as a global leader in advanced technology and national security innovation. With a total project value of approximately $6.2 million, including nearly $2 millio

2 hours ago

LIFT-VA: Strengthening the Future of Life Sciences Talent in Northern Virginia

Nearly $2.4 million in new funding has been awarded by GO Virginia to the Future Kings, Inc.’s STEM Academy’s Life Sciences Innovation & Future Talent - Virginia (LIFT-VA) program, to help strengthen Northern Virginia’s growing life sciences industry cluster and support the industry’s workforce development pipeline within the region. Future Kings, Inc. proposes to launch a new two‑year training program designed to prepare students in Prince William, Manassas City, Manassas

May 21