Central Virginia

One of Esser's responsibilities will be to foster an "ecosystem of innovation" that will attract biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to Central Virginia and the greater Commonwealth.

A big, bold vision for a high-impact, future-ready regional economy is in development. The project is supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders, including local government & economic development, higher education & research institutions…

A big, bold vision for a high-impact, future-ready regional economy is in development. The project is supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders, including local government & economic development, higher education & research institutions…

The Commonwealth BioAccelerator officially opened its doors, transforming 6,500 square feet of cutting-edge lab space into a launchpad for Virginia's most promising biotech ventures.

CvilleBioHub, a regional, industry-led organization, received a $4.3 million GO Virginia award and is partnering with UVA to establish the region's first laboratory accelerator at North Fork.

Starting from the campus of the University of Virginia, AgroSpheres has created a comprehensive biomodality platform, injecting strong momentum into the sustainable development of global agriculture.

As part of the new institute, UVA's Biocomplexity Institute (BI) is contributing innovative AI research and solutions that will bolster efforts to detect illicit financial activity and address vulnerabilities within global supply chains.

A statewide biopharma boom is fueled by talent emerging from Virginia's universities, which provide a steady pipeline of specialized labor.

Afton Scientific will deepen its roots in Central Virginia with the assistance of a Youngkin-approved grant from the Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was the catalyst for the institute, with the goal of using next-gen technology to identify potential security threats and protect Americans.

AgroSpheres, developed through Darden's iLab Incubator, highlights how the University's entrepreneurial ecosystem fosters ventures that make a real-world impact.

AgroSpheres, developed through Darden's iLab Incubator, highlights how the University's entrepreneurial ecosystem fosters ventures that make a real-world impact.