Panel approves bill easing VIPC matching-fund requirement for small grants

Jan 22, 2026

The subcommittee unanimously reported HB 363 (Del. Doherty), which removes the matching-fund requirement for Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation grant requests under $100,000 to help more university researchers and startups access state funds.

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The subcommittee voted unanimously to report HB 363, a bill sponsored by Delegate Doherty that would remove the matching-fund requirement for grant requests under $100,000 to the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC).

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