First Flight Venture Center (FFVC) provides incubation and acceleration of new technologies in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area. FFVC has hosted been home to more than 250 companies with a cumulative economic impact of over $800M. Tenants are provided business formation, product development and market commercialization programs to help them grow and expand their businesses. At present, FFVC hosts 37 tenants involved with hardware, software, medical device and life science technologies. FFVC is also a frequent host to a wide variety of community programs including Meet-Up-Groups, and life science gatherings.