Innovation opportunities at VA
There's a way for everyone to innovate at VA
Challenges, fellowships, and more
VA is committed to supporting innovation at every level, and offers a diverse series of opportunities to facilitate advancements in Veteran care. No matter what your experience level is, where you’re located, or what project stage you’re in, there’s a way to find support through VA’s innovation offerings.
We list eligibility requirements below, but if you want to take the guesswork out of understanding which options you can apply for, take our introductory quiz.
VA hosts exciting challenges and investment programs to encourage innovation
Spark-Seed-Spread
Innovators located at any iNET site in the U.S. can apply.
Applications should feature projects in the Discover or Test phase.
Go-Fish!
Innovators may be located at any non-iNET site.
Applications should feature projects at the Discover or Test phase.
VHA Shark Tank
Innovators may join us from across VHA.
Applications should feature projects at the Replicate or Scale phase.
Innovation Fellowships
Innovators may join us from across VHA.
Applications should feature projects at the Replicate or Scale phase.