Entrepreneurship
Batten Institute Ventures
Founders & Ventures
The Batten Institute is the engine of entrepreneurship and innovation at Darden, and one of the largest university-affiliated entrepreneurship centers on the globe.
Ventures are at the heart of what we do. Batten has supported hundreds of student startups and founding team members through funding and experiential learning opportunities.
Featured Programs and Resources
Explore our portfolio of programs and resources designed to enable entrepreneurs and innovators from Darden, the University of Virginia and beyond to transform ideas into value-creating ventures.
Meet the Founder Community
This dynamic network provides mentorship, collaboration opportunities and access to resources to help founders navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.
i.Lab Venture Profiles
From hydroponic growing systems to emergency action plan apps - the i.Lab Incubator program has hosted hundreds of UVA-based startups since its inception in 2000.
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs)
Students and faculty receive access to venturing support through Batten Institute’s EIR program. Founders, investors and industry leaders provide mentorship and strategic guidance through office hours, idea exchanges and workshops.
Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club
The Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club (EVC) is a student community that supports, develops, and enables current and future Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists to change the world through creativity, smarts, and grit.