Central Virginia

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…

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.

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.

The plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia, is the result of university-generated knowledge and sustained basic research. UVA faculty are engaged in a Fusion Innovation Hub to build out the ecosystem.

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

The new UVA institute brings more attention to the proximity of Charlottesville to DC for federal government support efforts.

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.

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.

The Virginia Catalyst Fund encourages collaboration with over 30 industry partners in collaboration with Virginia universities, including UVA.