James Madison University

James Madison University is a comprehensive public R2 doctoral university in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, enrolling more than 22,000 students. Industry partners plug into co‑located innovation and maker spaces through JMU X‑Labs, where experiential programs connect faculty and students with external sponsors. The Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation streamlines engagement and links companies to regional alliances across the Shenandoah Valley. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including awards from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. Commercialization is enabled by James Madison Innovations, Inc., the university’s nonprofit IP management and licensing arm.