Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

10/14/2026

FFX marks the spot.

We’re kicking off a new chapter here, bringing you the people, opportunities, and experiences that make Northern Virginia a place to live, work, and play.

Follow along to explore endless possibilities to find your future here in Fairfax NOVA.

10/14/2026

Your next business chapter starts with the right connections. 💡

Join FCEDA and Fort Belvoir Army Community Service for a special edition of Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion, celebrating the leadership, innovation and resilience of military spouses and veterans.

Whether you’re exploring a business idea or growing an established company, this FREE event offers practical guidance and resources to help you move forward.

✅ Learn how to refine your idea, strengthen your operations and access funding
✅ Connect with business experts, lenders and small business resource partners
✅ Explore workshops and a small business expo

Open to military-connected entrepreneurs and the broader small business community!

📅 Tuesday, November 10 | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 UVA Northern VA, Fairfax
🎟️ Free to attend

Ready to start, strengthen or scale your business?

▶️ Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04B9qQj0.

09/25/2026

Fairfax County Public Schools is set to become the first public school system in the world with an operational quantum computer.

Through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Connected DMV and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, FCPS is bringing quantum into the classroom at Skyview High School with a quantum computer from German quantum technology company XeedQ GmbH.

“Fairfax County Public Schools is taking a pioneering step by putting a real quantum computer in the hands of students," said Dr. Gopalakrishnan Balasubramanian, Founder and CEO of XeedQ. "Students need to be part of the breakthroughs as they happen, learning on real hardware and understanding the technology from the inside. This is how we build the quantum workforce the United States needs."

Beginning in spring 2027, students will have hands-on access to real quantum hardware, learning how quantum computers work, testing problems and comparing their capabilities and limitations with traditional computing.

“Regions that lead in quantum will be the ones that build the talent first,” said George D. Thomas, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. “Putting a working quantum computer in a public high school gives Fairfax County students hands-on access to a technology most people only read about. The quantum companies growing in Greater Washington today will hire from this generation, and we intend to have them ready.”

Through Connected DMV’s Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, Skyview is expected to become a regional hub for quantum learning, connecting students with universities, researchers, federal laboratories and other school systems across Greater Washington.

FCEDA will help connect the initiative with Fairfax County’s business and technology community, giving students greater exposure to industry leaders, emerging careers and real-world applications of quantum technology.

🔗 Link to the announcement in the comments.

09/18/2026

Data Machines is expanding its Reston headquarters, investing $849,000 and creating 75 new jobs.

The veteran-founded technology firm will more than double its headquarters footprint and establish a dedicated innovation and engineering office. The expansion will give Data Machines additional capacity to grow its team and deliver advanced solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data analytics, cyber defense, software engineering, and modeling and simulation.

“Northern Virginia has been a fantastic home for us since our founding, with its unique combination of technology, talent, and proximity to the government missions we support,” said Data Machines CEO Matt Quinn. “More than doubling our headquarters footprint gives us room to grow our team, collaborate more closely, and take on increasingly complex challenges for our government partners.”

Founded in Northern Virginia in 2016, Data Machines has grown within Fairfax County’s ecosystem of technology companies, federal partners, and highly skilled talent supporting critical national missions.

FCEDA is proud to support the company’s continued growth in Reston and looks forward to what comes next.

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09/10/2026

📡 Cornet Technology Inc. is expanding its presence by opening a larger, 70,000-square-foot facility in Springfield and creating 80 new jobs.

The expansion will increase Cornet’s capacity across engineering, product development, manufacturing, operations, testing and customer support, providing the space and resources needed to serve its growing customer base and pursue new opportunities.

Cornet co-founder and CEO Nat Krishnan credited Fairfax NOVA’s highly skilled workforce as instrumental to the company’s growth. “Fairfax County, particularly, has been extremely helpful to us,” Krishnan said. “The people who live here, the kind of workforce and skill set people have here, that’s what has made this.”

For more than three decades, Cornet has designed and manufactured secure communications technologies that help military personnel and first responders share critical information in challenging environments.

“Cornet Technology is a great Fairfax County success story,” said Fairfax County Government Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay. “It is an innovative company that has grown here while taking on some of our nation’s most demanding security challenges.”

Congratulations to the Cornet team on this exciting next chapter of growth!

09/02/2026

Fairfax NOVA's newest high school in over 20 years has officially opened its doors and is shaping the next generation of air and space innovators! 🎓

Last week, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) welcomed the inaugural class of Skyview High School, a new comprehensive high school in Herndon offering specialized pathways in aerospace sciences, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and engineering.

Located on a 32.7-acre campus near Washington Dulles International Airport and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, the school’s programs reflect the region’s strengths in aerospace, defense, and emerging technology, and dedication to shaping Northern Virginia’s future.

Students will take a hands-on approach to learning through pod-based groups called “hangars" and modern learning spaces, including a robotics lab and new athletic facilities, including the first full-sized pool at an FCPS high school.

"To build a high school in most parts of Virginia takes generations, and yet here- because we're in a county that is fiscally positioned with a AAA bond rating- we're able to have the opportunity to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime option to buy a beautiful facility like this and to take care of our most important treasure: our kids," said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Chairman Jeff McKay. "It doesn't happen in most places. It happens in Fairfax County."

For Fairfax County's business community, Skyview is also an investment in the region’s future workforce. As companies recruit the next generation of skilled workers, schools like Skyview help ensure that more of that talent will be developed right here in Northern Virginia.

Interested in learning more about Skyview High School or opportunities for your company to get involved? Connect with Kelly Robucci, Director of Talent at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, at [email protected] today!

Photo credit: Donnie Biggs/FCPS

08/31/2026

HawkEye 360 is fueling Fairfax NOVA's Commercial Space Economy with its recent expansion in Herndon. 🛰️

The space tech company celebrated the opening of its newest 18,951-square-foot facility this week, an expansion that will create 51 new jobs and grow its footprint to more than 38,000 square feet.

“We’re growing fast, 30-40% year over year. That means new jobs here in Herndon,” said HawkEye 360 Chief Operating Officer Todd Probert. “I want to thank the state of Virginia, the county of Fairfax, and certainly the Town of Herndon for being part of our journey.”

Founded in 2015, HawkEye 360 has grown from an emerging space-tech startup into a global leader in space-based radio-frequency data and analytics. Today, its satellite constellation detects, characterizes, and geolocates radio-frequency signals worldwide, providing critical intelligence to U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security customers.

08/07/2026

Whether you're exploring a business idea, launching a startup, or growing an existing business, Entrepreneurship 101 will provide practical guidance to help you move your business forward.

During this workshop, you'll learn how to:

▪️Evaluate and strengthen your business idea 🦾
▪️Build a foundation for launching + growing your business 🚀
▪️Develop effective marketing and operational strategies 📈
▪️Identify funding opportunities and business resources 💸
▪️Understand local licensing, tax, and regulatory requirements 🏛️
▪️Connect with orgs that can support your business 🤝

📍 UVA Northern VA
📆 Tuesday, September 1
🕒 8 AM - 12 PM

Attend at no cost. Reserve your seat today. Space is limited.

▶️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurship-101-from-idea-to-expansion-tickets-1510570730719?aff=oddtdtcreator