In accordance with Item 428.O of the 2017 Appropriations Act, the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) is pleased to submit the following report on behalf of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA). This item requires that information be reported annually on three of CIT’s programs designed to grow the innovation and entrepreneurship sectors of Virginia’s economy.

1. Activities associated with providing localities with broadband assistance.

2. Activities associated with the Growth Accelerator Program (GAP).

3. Activities associated with the cyber security accelerator (MACH37).

4. Reports should include prior fiscal year outcomes, program since inception, and changes anticipated in the subsequent fiscal year.