ABOUT
Work at the center of the innovation ecosystem.
Centrally located on the East Coast, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is only a day’s drive from two-thirds of the nation’s population and a quick plane ride from the major innovation hubs. Join the bold thinkers who turn big ideas into world-changing realities.
INNOVATION HAPPENS HERE
Collaboration is the driving force behind innovation.
The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) stands at the forefront of Virginia’s innovation ecosystem, serving as a launchpad for groundbreaking ideas that transform industries and shape the future. Located next to Virginia Tech—one of the nation’s leading research universities—VTCRC empowers bold thinkers to turn cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions. Our state-of-the-art facilities include flexible-lease wet and dry research labs, high-tech offices, and COgro coworking spaces, all equipped with top-tier amenities designed to accelerate progress.
Situated in the heart of the New River Valley, VTCRC provides access to an affordable, high-quality lifestyle with exceptional education systems and advanced healthcare. This dynamic environment has made VTCRC a leader in biotechnology, autonomous systems, software development, and aerospace innovation. With deep ties to Virginia Tech, companies at VTCRC tap into a deep well of talent, leveraging the expertise of students, faculty, and cutting-edge university resources.
VTCRC’s true differentiator lies in its culture of collaboration, driving innovation through shared expertise and partnerships. Entrepreneurs, startups, and seed-stage companies benefit from a robust ecosystem designed to propel ideas from concept to commercialization. Through initiatives like Virginia Tech’s Link + License + Launch and the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP), VTCRC fosters critical connections between researchers, investors, and industry leaders—paving the way for market disruption and life-changing advancements.
RESOURCES
Join an entrepreneurial community built around collaboration.
The VTCRC offers unique value-adding services and programs, providing exclusive access to markets, capital, healthcare, and personnel. Your business — and your employees — will thrive in a low-cost, high-tech region with unparalleled opportunities for product and service development.
Recruiting
VTCRC is right next door to a globally recognized Tier 1 university with a talent pool of bright minds.
Networking
We'll help you establish mutually beneficial relationships with adjacent universities and other companies throughout the park.
Infrastructure
The VTCRC delivers an unparalleled 40 gigabit network backbone and 1 gigabit Internet connectivity to many tenants in the research park.
Our story is rooted in creating impact for innovators.
Born out of a need to translate Virginia Tech research to commercial potential, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) was established in Blacksburg in 1985. Since then, it has been home to over 750 premier organizations with a common goal to disrupt industries. Today, with operations across Virginia, the research park continues to be a destination for growth and a space with purpose. Our mission is to create space with purpose where innovators have access to unparalleled resources, partnerships and opportunities for growth in a world where big thinkers turn ideas into impact. VTCRC is a for-profit wholly-owned, private subsidiary of the Virginia Tech Foundation, and is, therefore, not a state entity.
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