What is The SEED?
Turn Your Idea Into Reality
You have the passion and vision. The SEED Innovation Hub provides you with the education, tools, and resources to turn your idea into reality.
Computer Labs & Tech
These labs will serve all of your computer needs. Explore available equipment, including:
- Educational Robotics Invention Kit
- Mac workstations
- Makey Makey STEM Pack
- PC workstations
- Raspberry Pi and Foundation Kit
- Tablets to check out
- VR headsets
- Adobe Suite
- App development software
- Audacity
- Autodesk Revit
- Cura
- Final Cut Pro
- Game development software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- Unreal Engine
Digital Media Space
If you are into creating audio, video, or photography, this is the place for you. Users of this space will have access to the following, by reservation:
- Camera accessories
- Camera switcher
- Digital cameras
- Green screen
- Professional control panel
- Studio lighting
- Tripods and mounts
- Wall monitors
- Audio interface
- Behringer DX2000USB Pro Mixer
- Headsets
- Microphones
- RODE PSA1 Boom Arm
Wet & Dry Makerspaces
From paper to product, these spaces offer all the tools you need to cultivate an idea. New to makerspaces? We can help grow your technical knowledge and skills through our educational programs and training manuals.
- 3-D printers
- Bandsaw
- Bench vises
- Cabinet saw
- CNC routers
- Drill press
- Laser cutter
- Laser engraving
- Resin printer
- Soldering and electronics kits
- Workbenches
- Multi-process welder
- Oxyacetylene torch
- Safety equipment
- Welding cart
- Banner printer
- Heat press
- Jewelry-making equipment
- Prototyping supplies
- Serger
- Sewing and embroidery machine
- Vacuum sealer
- Vinyl cutter
Group Workspaces
Gather your team and get to work in our conference rooms and group meeting spaces.
Education
Learn new skills and connect with experts at workshops and networking events.
Virtual Meeting Rooms
Connect with people around the world with high-quality audio-video equipment in our virtual meeting rooms.
Networking
Make connections with like-minded creators and entrepreneurs.
Workshops & Events
Business bootcamps, knowledge shares, networking events and more are held regularly at The SEED.
Classroom Space
Whether you're enhancing your teaching with technology or just need a new space to lecture or facilitate discussion, The SEED offers a variety of classroom space.
The SEED Innovation Hub in the news
Virginia Business Magazine
Farmville SEED hub seeks to grow innovation
January 30, 2023
Luther Cifers launched fishing equipment company YakAttack LLC in 2009 out of his friend’s basement, and he moved to the garage to create prototypes of its gear…
With Good Reason
Podcast: Seeding Innovation
September 9, 2022
Rural communities have faced economic hardship and population decline. The SEED Innovation Hub in Farmville, Virginia will spark rural entrepreneurship and bring innovative ideas to life…
The Farmville Herald
Farmville Innovation Hub expected by year’s end
January 19, 2023
The doors are expected to open on Farmville’s SEED Innovation Hub by year’s end. That’s the latest update given by project officials…
Longwood University
New Innovation Hub to cultivate entrepreneurship, bolster business development in Farmville region
September 9, 2022
In the coming years, these scenes will become typical in Farmville: college students from Longwood, Hampden-Sydney and Southside Virginia Community College sitting alongside business leaders and entrepreneurs…
Hampden-Sydney College
Flemming Center Builds Excitement for Innovation
February 21, 2023
With new resources and instructional opportunities, the future of innovation and entrepreneurship at H-SC is looking bright. Through the Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Hampden-Sydney students…
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