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First Flight Venture Center

First Flight Venture Center

North Carolinaffvcnc.org

Overview

First Flight Venture Center (FFVC) is a non-profit science-based technology innovation hub and business incubator that focuses on supporting early-stage science and technology startups . Since 1991, it has supported the development and growth of entrepreneurial companies by providing resources, guidance, and connections needed for sustained commercial success . FFVC offers affordable lab and office space, management guidance, counseling, and shared business and technology support services .

Year Founded

1991

Portfolio Companies

10

Website

ffvcnc.org

Investments

First Flight Venture Center investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Advanced Agriscience Inc.Nov 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
Soteria Formulations Inc.Nov 2024GrantCo-investor
ProGro BioFeb 2023Early FundingCo-investor
AthemBioAug 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
ProGro BioMar 2022Pre SeedCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNorth Carolina
Year Founded1991

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