School:Virginia State University

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Overview

Building a Better World Since 1882 

Virginia State University, founded in 1882, is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions, and is located 20 minutes south of Richmond in the village of Ettrick.

With a current student population of 5,300, the University sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River with expansive views of Petersburg. Our 236-acre campus boasts 16 dormitories, 17 academic buildings and a 416-acre agriculture research facility.

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Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship

Actively supporting the university technology transfer function.

Currently, Virginia State University does not have a technology transfer function that allows for commercialization.   Virginia State University has established  a research foundation with the hopes to taking over this functions.

Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts