Economic development

Sanjay Raman named associate vice president, National Capital Region

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Sanjay Raman will be responsible for planning and executing region-wide initiatives to enhance the university's research, education, and outreach missions. This new position supports the goal outlined in the National Capital Region Strategic Plan to develop programs in research and innovation that will link all Virginia Tech campuses to the nation and to the world.

Entrepreneur program blazes new trail from lab to market

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Through the Innovation Corps, a Virginia Tech team is hoping to create economic opportunities across the commonwealth by helping researchers commercialize their technology.

New Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation to foster innovation and partnerships

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Don Leo will serve on the 13-member board of directors and Stan Hefta, who had an active role in the formation of the corporation, will serve on the 11-member Project Management and Oversight Panel.

Gov. Bob McDonnell, Charles Steger to speak at annual Governor's Conference on Agriculture Trade

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The conference will bring together producers, agribusinesses, exporters, foreign ambassadors, embassy ministers, land-grant university leadership, state and federal government officials, and others to discuss challenges and opportunities for global exports.

Virginia Tech ranking for research spending jumps; remains tops in Virginia

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A new report from the National Science Foundation shows Virginia Tech has risen from 44th to 41st in a national ranking of research and development spending at public universities in 2011. Virginia Tech remains the top university in Virginia for funds expended in the pursuit of science, engineering, and other scholarly activity, and the only Virginia institution in the top 50.

Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties licenses augmented reality technology to Allied Minds' PAR Works

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. has licensed Virginia Tech's award-winning augmented reality mobile technology to the investment firm Allied Minds Incorporated's new subsidiary, Precision Augmented Reality Works (PAR Works).

Photos: National Tire Reseach Center ribbon cutting

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The introduction of a new facility in Halifax County for tire research and testing was well attended.

Virginia Tech strengthens ties to business, industry in Arlington

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Research Center -- Arlington is forging government-and-industry ties with research focused in areas such as bioinformatics and cybersecurity.

National Tire Research Center to open

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The National Tire Research Center introduced a facility to the public on Oct. 24 that will become the one-stop destination for global tire testing and development -- bringing jobs and new businesses to the region.

National Science Foundation award to help improve the efficiency of DNA fabrication, creating educational opportunities and jobs

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A team of researchers is working to optimize the laboratory process used to make custom DNA molecules with the tools and methods of industrial engineering.

Rachel Cogburn named executive director of I-81 Corridor Coalition

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A transportation planning veteran is the new executive director of the I-81 Corridor Coalition.

Office of Economic Development adds Jennifer Shand Pitzer to staff

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Shand Pitzer, who starts work at Virginia Tech in August, will bring a strong background in economics to her fieldwork throughout the commonwealth.

Scientific meeting at Virginia Tech will make more than $2 million economic impact

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The World Polymer Conference, MACRO 2012, is one of the largest meetings ever held at Virginia Tech and when the more than 1,500 scientists descend on the area beginning June 24, they'll bring cutting-edge research information and also an economic boost to the Blacksburg area in excess of $2 million.

Video: Graduate students demonstrate economic value of trails in Southwest Virginia

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Advocates for the Virginia Creeper Trail and the New River Trail turned to the Economic Development Studio @ Virginia Tech, an innovative graduate class, for help.

VT KnowledgeWorks awards Tech Transfer Challenge prize

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VT KnowledgeWorks has selected VoltMed as the 2012 Tech Transfer Challenge winner. The prize provides $100,000 worth of mentorship and business support services to the winning team.