Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is a comprehensive public research university in Norfolk serving a major coastal metropolitan region and known for an applied, industry-facing culture. A research and technology park adjacent to campus, enterprise research centers, and co-located lab space give companies on-ramps to collaborate, test, and scale. The university is integrated with a regional medical school and health system and is minutes from federal laboratories and defense installations, creating pathways for clinical translation and joint R&D with government and industry. Research is supported by competitive awards from NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, and NASA, alongside state and corporate partnerships. An affiliated research foundation and a dedicated technology transfer office streamline sponsored-research contracting, IP management, and startup formation.