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Helping Businesses in Virginia Grow

Mason Enterprise works with government and private sector partners to provide Virginians with the support and resources they need to start their own company and expand their small business. Through a variety of activities that include business counseling, workshops, training, and connecting to George Mason University assets (such as research, technical expertise, class projects, interns, etc.), Mason Enterprise strengthens the strategy development and operations of businesses, governments, and other institutions throughout Virginia and the Greater Washington Metropolitan Region.

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$3.36 billion
Annual economic impact on Virginia Businesses

Services

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Incubators and Co-working Spaces

We offer multiple incubators and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs to work, learn, brainstorm, and collaborate.

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Advisory Services

From setting up your articles of incorporation to securing your next customer or round of funding, let our experts guide you!

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Commercialization and Licensing

Get ready to shift from discovery phase to licensing. We'll help you develop your research and make the societal impact you intend.

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Education and Training

To be a business owner is to be a life-long learner. From robust workshops to detailed training programs, we offer low- or no-cost educational opportunities that will help you finance and grow your business.

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Funding

It takes ambition, commitment, and vision to open your own business. It also takes funding and the knowledge of how to secure customers. Get guidance on the resources available.

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30,000+
Entrepreneurs received training & counseling
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61%
of businesses served were women-owned
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46%
of businesses served were owned by people from underrepresented groups
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15%
of businesses served were veteran-owned

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Our Partners Become Your Connections

Mason Enterprise proudly partners with federal, state, and local governments as well as industries. These valued partnerships keep Mason Enterprise deeply connected — to extend those relationships to our entrepreneurs and small businesses. Our partners become your partners.

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Get Involved

Interested in helping us grow small businesses throughout Virginia but aren't sure where to connect? Here are the ways:

  • Volunteer to mentor a student or company
  • Teach a workshop on an area of expertise small businesses need
  • Be a guest speaker or panelist at one of our 1500+ events
  • Support our work through funding opportunities. We have ideas, but you may have a passion you’d like to see us support.

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Contact Us

Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 277-7700
Masonent@gmu.edu