GO Virginia Awards $3.68 Million to Launch the Virginia Quantum Hub at George Mason University
On September 15, 2026, GO Virginia approved $3,684,912 in funding for Region 7 to help launch the Virginia Quantum Hub (VQH), a new regional center for quantum computing workforce development, shared infrastructure, and industry collaboration led by George Mason University (GMU)'s Quantum Science & Engineering Center. The award is one of the largest investments that GO Virginia has made, and positions Northern Virginia to compete for a share of a global quantum computing mark
Sep 17
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 (National IQ). National IQ is a new innovation district in National Landing that resulted from a collaboration between Alexandria and Arlington. National IQ is designed to accelerate the growth of dual-use technologies and strengthen the region’s position as a leader in advanced technology and national competitivene
Aug 3
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
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: Looking Back at Ten Years of GO Virginia in Northern Virginia
2026 marks a significant milestone for GO Virginia : the 10th anniversary of the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Act and the development of the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Fund (GO Virginia). GO Virginia advances Virginia’s economic competitiveness by administering grants for regional economic and workforce development projects throughout the Commonwealth. The mission of GO Virginia is to expand jobs that pay higher than the regional average wages and attract additional
Apr 9
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Presents Blueprint 2035
On December 5th, 2025, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce presented the Blueprint Virginia 2035 to Governor Abigail Spanberger at the 2025 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade in Richmond, VA. The Blueprint Virginia 2035 is a strategic plan aimed at strengthening the Commonwealth’s economy over the next decade and keep Virginia as a top state for business attraction and development. The main focus areas of the blueprint include business climate, educatio
Jan 27