The company’s program supports select technology-driven, early-stage startups in and around the Charlottesville area with long-term support, including dedicated workspace, founders-in-residence, monthly programming, and experienced staff.

COLLABORATE. The 434 accelerator program is a multi-stakeholder initiative, thanks to support from the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, and multiple private foundations. Operated out of Venture Central, 434 leverages the resources of

Since its 2019 launch, 434 (originally Catalyst) has worked with nearly 60 startups led by over 105 founders. The teams have created or retained over 280 jobs and raised more than $100 million in capital and grants.

ACCELERATE. 434 provides select technology-driven, early-stage startups based in and around Charlottesville, Virginia with long-term program support, including: dedicated staff and advising free co-working space experienced founders-in-residence monthly programming connections to a network of

ACCELERATE. 434 provides select technology-driven, early-stage startups based in and around Charlottesville, Virginia with long-term program support, including: dedicated staff and advising free co-working space experienced founders-in-residence monthly programming connections to a network of