Virginia Catalyst, a nonprofit corporation funded by the Virginia General Assembly and seven public research universities, including George Mason University and the University of Virginia, focuses on driving economic growth in Virginia's life sciences sector. By partnering with universities and industry, Virginia Catalyst aims to attract capital and facilitate the commercialization of innovative solutions that address significant medical challenges. The organization's ultimate goal is to create more high-paying jobs in the life sciences field, while improving human health and meeting unmet medical needs in Virginia.