The IGNITE Startup Grant is a $1 million dollar fund offered to high-growth companies looking to expand or locate in Prince William County. The award-winning IGNITE entrepreneurial program provides greater opportunities for funding, education, and networking during pivotal years for scaling startups and high-growth businesses.

Grant Amounts

• $25,000 
  • Pre-revenue / startup phase 
• $50,000 
  • Pre-revenue with institutional or investor funding, or
  • Post-revenue
    
• $100,000
  • Active sales funnel for product and purchase orders from buyers
  • Business team in place
  • Other funding of at least $1,000,000

Minimum Requirements

• Have a high-growth business model 
• Be for profit
• Stay in Prince William for three years after being funded 
• Be current on all taxes 
• Have at least a two-member team (preference for companies with one full-time member)
• Awardees must either:
  • Currently reside in Prince William County, VA, or 
  • Reside outside of the NOVA EDA (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas, and Manassas Park)