Sector
Technology
Whether developing data-driven leaders or creating public-private partnerships throughout Virginia’s technology sector, we help industry harness the power of technological advancements for the state’s common good.
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. UVA will bring expertise to the project, drawing on research capabilities related to autonomous systems and their societal impact as well as technologies for safety and efficiency.
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. A new vision for the park enhances efforts to draw people together for smoother business collaborations.
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. The newly launched Department of Engineering Systems and Environment will unite students, faculty, and staff from multiple engineering disciplines for a whole-system approach to modern challenges.
The Cville Bio Hub partnered with UVA and the City of Charlottesville to secure an $80,000 grant from GO Virginia to promote the growth of the biotechnology industry in the region. A kick-off event with UVA, GO Virginia, the Cville Bio Hub, and Virginia Bio discussed this new initiative and how it will help advance progress in our community.
Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball visited UVA on Friday, September 28, 2018. The Secretary engaged with UVA faculty and administrators to discuss UVA's economic development initiatives and efforts to create impact across the state..
UVA provided its 1,000th telestroke consultation in 2018, delivering immediate response from board certified stroke neurologists at UVA to patients across Virginia.
GO Virginia funding will identify key gaps in the Virginia economic development ecosystem surrounding water technologies and coastal resiliency. As a member of Virginia Sea Grant, UVA researchers contribute to important work that impacts coastal communities in Virginia and beyond.
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. A new book considers the role of industry, academia, and government partnerships for improving sustainability in Virginia and beyond.
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.
The teacher shortage is an "emergency situation" in Virginia. The Curry School is working with the State Department of Education to "heat-map" teacher shortages across the state, using data to refine possible solutions for regions and school districts.