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With over 3,500 employees at the research park, we are swimming in a deep pool of talent from creatives and scientists to designers and developers. In Blacksburg, VA? Again, YES! Because of the quality of life, being adjacent to a top-notch university and part of a community where entrepreneurs and companies are changing the world… it’s no secret that we are the best-kept secret.

Since 1985, we have had over 750 premier organizations call us home. We have grown to over 36 buildings and you ask, “What we are doing in these buildings?” The employees here are disrupting industries and making 10x the impact. They are changing how we conduct business and finding solutions so we can live better lives.

Developing ecosystems, engaging in the community, and creating a culture where companies and their employees can live, work, and play, are critical factors in recruiting the best talent. And that’s just what we are doing.

About VTCRC

The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is an integral part of Virginia’s innovation ecosystem. Located a stone’s throw from Virginia Tech, one of the nation’s premier research universities, VTCRC is where bold thinkers turn big ideas into world-changing realities. VTCRC features flexible-lease wet and dry research labs, modern offices, and coworking space, all with top-tier amenities.

Nestled in the beautiful New River Valley, the VTCRC ecosystem exists alongside an affordable cost of living, high-quality education systems, and modern healthcare facilities. It’s no wonder VTCRC is leading the way in biotech, autonomous tech, software, and aerospace. Because VTCRC is adjacent to Virginia Tech, companies have access to an elite talent pool of students, faculty, and staff and university resources.

What sets VTCRC apart is its commitment to collaboration as the driving force behind innovation. Entrepreneurs, startups, and seed companies who become part of the innovation ecosystem have access to a rich environment of resources to take their ideas from lab to market. From Virginia Tech’s Link + License + Launch, to the Roanoke Regional Accelerator Program, to a national STEM research accelerator, VTCRC connects researchers with investors and business experts to disrupt markets and improve lives.