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UVA Innovates

Signature Initiative · Thematic Labs

Translate discoveries into solutions.

The Solutions Labs will inspire and catalyze solutions for the world through entrepreneurial venturing — thematically driven labs focused on translating discoveries into impact.

Collaborators working on solution-driven ventures

Overview

Consistent with UVA's Great and Good Strategic Plan, Solutions Labs are an opportunity for UVA to lead in critical domains by bringing together global leaders from academia, business, policy, and civil society.

The Labs are a joint venture between The Foundry and Enterprise Studio, in partnership with UVA Grand Challenges pan-University Institutes. The first pilot labs are forthcoming.

The vision

Labs built around problems worth solving.

Thematic focus

A suite of labs organized around critical domains where UVA can lead.

Cross-sector collaboration

Connect academia, business, policy, and civil society around shared challenges.

Venture creation

Deploy solutions through novel ventures — commercial enterprises or non-profits.

Campus partnership

Built with The Foundry, Enterprise Studio, and UVA Grand Challenges institutes.

Ready to engage with Solutions Lab?

Reach out to UVA Innovates or follow the initiative link to take the next step.