Technology

The UVA Licensing & Ventures Group (LVG) has invested in three Charlottesville-based ventures that grew out of University research. TypeZero Technologies Inc., TearSolutions Inc., and Mission Secure Inc.

UVA's Center for Applied Biomechanics is taking a leadership role in analyzing populations with heightened vulnerability to traffic-related injury or death, specifically women and obese passengers.

Albemarle County, Perrone Robotics, Inc., and Jaunt, Inc. announced a partnership that will develop, test, and operate an autonomous transit shuttle service pilot beginning in March of 2019.

Plans are underway to create ease of connection between UVA's Research Park, CHO, and the Hollymead Town Center to benefit Virginia visitors and businesses.

UVA researcher Jennifer Chiu and colleagues at the Curry School of Education are working on methods for integrating technology-enhanced engineering design projects and STEM curricula into early education with school systems in Virginia and beyond.

UVA researcher Jennifer Chiu and colleagues at the Curry School of Education are working on methods for integrating technology-enhanced engineering design projects and STEM curricula into early education with school systems in Virginia and beyond.

UVA Engineering is responding to a need for engineers trained to solve the complex, global problems of the 21st century.

UVA Engineering is responding to a need for engineers trained to solve the complex, global problems of the 21st century.

GO Virginia funding will identify key gaps in the Virginia economic development ecosystem surrounding water technologies and coastal resiliency.

UVA collaborates with Virginia Tech on important societal issues. Together, they will partner with Arconic, CCAM, DOE, and Penn State to reduce energy usage and environmental impact from the metal manufacturing process in Virginia and beyond.

UVA researchers propose that the business community can address sustainability challenges through innovation and development of new technologies.

UVA awarded $3.5 million to UVA-Wise to create an innovation ecosystem in the region. Funding will establish a Center for Innovation and boost enrollment in computer science and software engineering programs at the college.