Research and Technology
A James City County location gives businesses access within the region to some of the world's most advanced research and development facilities as well as organization which fosters technology.
NASA/Langley Research Center houses the NASA Center of Excellence for materials and structures which focuses on the commercialization of technologies developed in the NASA/Langley aeronautics and space programs.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) is the premier physics research laboratory in the nation and is the site of the world's most powerful free electron accelerator.
Virginia's Center For Innovative Technology (CIT) works to enhance Virginia's competitiveness by providing businesses with access to the State's technological resources.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the country's third largest marine research and education center, performs research, education, and advisory service in marine science.
The Hampton Roads Technology Council is Southeastern Virginia's Technology nerve center - advocating change, spreading the word, and fostering growth, education, and communication within the region's high-tech community.
Name of Center |
Location |
Affiliation: (e.g. Corporate, Non-Profit, University, Government, etc.) |
Research Speciality |
Annual Operating Budget (If Available) |
Employment |
Langley Research Center |
Hampton |
Federal Government-NASA |
Aeronautics/Space |
$700 Million |
3800 |
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility/Jefferson Lab |
Newport News |
US Dept. of Energy |
Nuclear Physics/Accelerator Science |
$72 Million |
675 |
Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center |
Suffolk |
Old Dominion Univeristy |
Modeling and Simulation |
N/A |
N/A |
Eastern Virginia Medical School |
Norfolk |
Medical School |
Medical |
$153 Million |
1031 |
Emergency Management and Training, Analysis, and Simulation Center |
Suffolk |
Old Dominion Univeristy |
Modeling, Training, Analysis and Simulation |
N/A |
N/A |
Langley Full-Scale Wind Tunnel |
Hampton |
Old Dominion Univeristy |
Wind Tunnel Testing |
N/A |
6 |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
US Dept. of Commerce |
Ocean and Atmosphere |
$3.6 Million |
12,581 |
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Virginia Institute for Marine Science |
Gloucester Point |
College of William & Mary |
Marine Science |
N/A |
N/A |
Research and Development Support Centers
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Hampton Roads Technology Council |
Hampton |
Non-Profit |
Technology for Business |
Varies |
N/A |
Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology |
Newport News |
Non-Profit |
Technology for Business |
Varies |
N/A |