Sector
Environment
Located in a state rich in natural resources and opportunities, the University of Virginia helps accelerate discovery, train the next generation of leaders in research and develop external partnerships that translate environmental research into practice.
Virginia Sea Grant (VASG) is a federal-state partnership that combines scientific research, education, and public outreach. UVA if one of 7 Virginia Universities partnering to enhance the Bay's ecology and the businesses that depend on it.
UVA faculty member Michael Timko lends research expertise to cultivate industrial hemp and re-establish it as an important sector in the Virginia economy.
The Appalachian Prosperity Project is a collaborative partnership among the University of Virginia, UVA’s College at Wise, the Coalfield region, the private sector, and the state to advance education, health, and economic prosperity in Southwest Virginia.
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Industry Cluster DevelopmentIndustry clusters are groups of firms that gain a competitive advantage by co-locating in a geographic region and sharing assets, networks, knowledge, workforce training, etc. The Office of Economic Development partners with allies to help support existing and emerging regional industry clusters.
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Measuring ImpactThe University of Virginia is committed to a tradition of service as a leading generator of economic and employment activity throughout the Commonwealth.
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Key InitiativesThe University of Virginia promotes economic prosperity through a broad array of programs, services and activities.
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