The INCspire Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit subsidiary of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the launch of its BizMaker Grant Program. This program supports INCspire’s mission to provide business education, support, and mentorship to startup and emerging businesses in Fairfax County. The purpose of the BizMaker Grant Program is to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and a diversity of economic opportunities for businesses committed to job creation and revenue generation within Fairfax County. 

Qualifying organizations are encouraged to apply to the program by completing the application below. Applicants will have an opportunity to submit details regarding an innovative product, design, service, or technology that they are looking to develop and/or expand. Grant awards will be provided to fund qualified business operations for entities operating within Fairfax County. Applicants will be provided access to local professional services firms who are available to address a variety of organization development needs. Grant awardees will participate in the incSpire mentoring program, which provides access to selected industry leaders to help the awardees meet their targeted development goals.

Submission deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023.

1. Complete the application below and include the following documents (Full details on application):​

2. Submit the application fee of $75 - Simply add it to your cart using the link below and check out!

Interested in Sponsoring the INCspire Bizmaker Grant Program?

Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits. Ready to join as a sponsor and support the program? Email communications@reston.org. 

The 2021 INCspire BizMaker Grant winners are: 

• 1st Place ($15,000 award): The Pearl Project Institute for Innovation in STEM Literacy

• 2nd Place ($10,000 award): Personal20 EMS Studio Herndon

• 3rd Place ($5,000 award):  Tech Skills Partner, Inc.

Read the full press release here!