VCU Innovation Gateway began in 1994 for the purpose of protecting and commercializing valuable VCU inventions and creations. To support the implementation of the VCU strategic plan, Quest for Distinction, Innovation Gateway broadened its mission and activities in 2014. The office is not only responsible for commercializing VCU research, but is now committed to enhancing the overall culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at VCU and contributing to the growth of the region’s innovation ecosystem. This broader mission will foster collaborations with local and prospective companies to build external support for our inventors; will grow an entrepreneurial population that could help us commercialize our technologies through new venture creation and thus support economic growth of our region. At VCU Innovation Gateway, we are dedicated to VCU’s success within a growing regional ecosystem.