Neptune SHIELD Foundation

Veteran workforce development, entrepreneurship and community connection in Virginia Beach.

Neptune SHIELD Foundation brings together training, business support and resilience programs for veterans and military families. Its work connects people leaving military service with opportunities in the defense and maritime economy, while giving employers and community supporters a way to participate.

The foundation’s three pillars are Educate, Empower and Embrace. Educate focuses on workforce skills and transition pathways. Empower supports entrepreneurship and dual-use innovation. Embrace brings leadership, coaching, mental wellness and peer support into the same conversation.

Meet the local hub

The Neptune SHIELD Tech Hub is at 448 Viking Drive, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Nick Rocha is the Tech Hub’s president and CEO. The hub’s business and accelerator information is available at NeptuneSHIELD.com; the foundation’s programs and community support information are at NeptuneSHIELD.org.

Raise the Shield: November 11, 2026

The foundation’s Veterans Day fundraiser runs 6–9 p.m. at the Tech Hub. The evening supports the foundation’s work and celebrates the hub’s first anniversary. Individuals can explore admission and donation options; companies can review sponsorship levels from $2,500 to $10,000.

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Connect with the foundation

For program, partnership or sponsorship questions, email info@neptuneshield.org or call 757-373-3171. Ask about current program availability and the best route for your needs before visiting.

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Community spotlight provided by CVA. Foundation information and official contact details checked October 16, 2026. Event artwork and photographs supplied by the organizer.