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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.

To meet demand, Virginia is scaling up initiatives to develop and expand the workforce, including university-led development programs like the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI).

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 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 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.

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

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.

Esser will work with scientists to accelerate the development of new medicines and treatments for illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's.

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.

UVA is a member of the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST), a coalition established to elevate Virginia as a leader on the forefront of the burgeoning semiconductor industry.

The University of Virginia and Virginia Tech are two of 21 East Coast universities partnering with semiconductor company Micron Technology Inc.