Research and development facilities
he commonwealth of Virginia is home to several research and development (R&D) facilities designed to help your business prosper and succeed, whether you’re interested in incubator space, innovative partnerships, or both. Many are operated by the state’s research universities, which are fostering collaborations among colleges and industry. Below is a sample of some of the facilities. For a more comprehensive list, visit
www.yesvirginia.com.
T
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) Prince George County
ccam-va.com
CCAM aims to fi nd solutions for manufacturing better products. It focuses in three research areas: adaptive automation systems, surface engineering and additive manufacturing. T is 62,000-square-foot facility includes lab and production space, including an area for heavy equipment and surface coating processes. CCAM has more than 30 government and industry members.
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS)
Colonial Heights
ccals.com
T is center, modeled after CCAM, is a collaboration between government, universities, and industry to improve logistics systems. It aims to accelerate the transition of technologies from development through commercialization.
Innovation Research Park @ ODU Norfolk
irpodu.com
Located on the campus of Old Dominion University, this research park is close to key places, including downtown Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Port of Virginia. T e park is made up of two 100,000-square-foot buildings boasting Class A offi ce and wet/dry lab space. It sits within federal and state incentive zones, providing signifi cant benefi ts to tenants.
Innovation Park Prince William County
pwcecondev.org
T e 1,500-acre park is home to several life science and information technology companies and government clients.
Innovation Technology Park is anchored by George Mason University’s Prince William Campus, which houses GMU’s College of Science. Several of the companies located at the park collaborate with the college’s faculty and researchers. Two power companies and 10 fi ber providers serve the park.
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Danville
ialr.org
T e Institute for Advanced Learning and Research aims to serve as a catalyst for economic transformation in Southern Virginia. T e organization’s goals are to boost advanced learning; research and workforce and economic development. IALR off ers biology, chemistry and polymer laboratories to aid in product and process development. It is home to the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining, which provides students with hands-on training in advanced manufacturing.
University of Virginia Research Park Charlottesville
uvafoundation.com
T e
U.Va. Foundation developed this 562-acre mixed-use research park, which is zoned for various purposes, including commercial and laboratory space. Tenants can enjoy the park’s mountain views, walking and jogging trails and restaurant and catering services.
VA Bio+Tech Park Richmond
vabiotech.com
Adjacent to the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center, the park is home to nearly 70 companies, state and federal laboratories, and research and administrative functions at VCU. Approximately 2,400 researchers, scientists and engineers work here.
ADVERTISING
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center Suffolk
www.vmasc.odu.edu
T e VMASC at ODU is a research facility that focuses on computer modeling, simulation and visualization. T e center works to solve real-world problems using physical, social and human systems in simulation. Fields of study include data analytics, advanced manufacturing and cyber security.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute Roanoke
vtc.vt.edu
T e Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute is a partnership created in 2007 between Blacksburg-based Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic, a nonprofi t healthcare organization based in Roanoke. T e research institute seeks to address various issues, including substance abuse, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, obesity and diabetes.
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Blacksburg
vtcrc.com
T is 230-acre park is home to more than 180 companies employing 3,000 people. T e center is adjacent to the Virginia Tech campus; 9 miles from Interstate 81 and less than a mile from U.S. 460. T e goal is to add 16 buildings to the center.
Wallops Research Park Accomack County
co.accomack.va.us
Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, this 200-acre park is adjacent to the NASA Wallops Flight Facility, which also contains the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). T e WRP is ideal for companies in the aerospace and defense industry sectors. Amenities include a 1,200-foot taxiway, three-phase electric power and broadband fi ber.
VIRGINIA BUSINESS S9
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104
