Focus

Research

Home to world-class research facilities and faculty members, the University of Virginia is uniquely positioned to share and apply ground-breaking ideas to develop business throughout the Commonwealth.

Advancing Discovery in Cyber-Physical Systems

Advancing Discovery in Cyber-Physical Systems

Focusing on autonomous systems, smart cities, and smart health, UVA's Link Lab pursues tech and engineering solutions and applies them to real-world problems.

UVA Partners with Government and Industry to Improve Vehicle Safety

UVA Partners with Government and Industry to Improve Vehicle Safety

UVA researchers at the Center for Applied Biomechanics partner to understand how rollover crashes impact the human body, addressing a public health problem in Virginia and beyond.

UVA Creates Seed Funding Program for New Ideas

UVA Creates Seed Funding Program for New Ideas

Devoted to a diversity of thought and the power of collaborative research, UVA unleashes 3 Cavaliers, a program for high-risk, high-payoff research projects.

Driving the Future: UVA Invests in Autonomous Vehicles

Driving the Future: UVA Invests in Autonomous Vehicles

UVA is committed to the autonomous vehicle industry in Virginia, developing research that paves the way to the future of transportation.

UVA and INOVA Invest in Translational Research

UVA and INOVA Invest in Translational Research

Benefiting patients in Virginia and beyond, UVA advances research that personalizes medicine.

UVA Teams with Regional Biotech Industry Cluster

UVA Teams with Regional Biotech Industry Cluster

The University supports the emerging bioscience industry in Charlottesville by connecting projects to regional resources and priorities. The Office of Economic Development provided a letter of support for a recent grant awarded to the Charlottesville BioHub.

IMPACT

Measuring Impact

The 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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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Key Initiatives

The University of Virginia promotes economic prosperity through a broad array of programs, services and activities.

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