Mission

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services.

focus

Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Learn how we discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission on a daily basis.

Public Events

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Sep 30
Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) FY2020 Funding Opportunities Sep 30 @ 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Oct 02
Virginia Maritime Southern Chapter Oct 02 @ 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Oct 08
Business Expo Oct 08 @ 4:00PM - 8:00PM

News

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September 17, 2019
SOVA Career Choice Youth Expo to Attract 4,500 Students
Free Preview Event Open to Public Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m.…
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Agilent 7800 ICPMS
September 12, 2019
IALR Installs Advanced Testing Instrument Helpful to Agricultural Producers, Processors
Agilent instrument offers heavy metal analysis for hemp, other emerging…
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Connie Nyholm-3
September 4, 2019
IALR Hosts ‘Evening with an Entrepreneur’ Featuring VIR Owner Connie Nyholm
Interactive speaker series shares entrepreneurial lessons learned from local experts…
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Public Events

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Sep 30
Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) FY2020 Funding Opportunities Sep 30 @ 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Oct 02
Virginia Maritime Southern Chapter Oct 02 @ 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Oct 08
Business Expo Oct 08 @ 4:00PM - 8:00PM

News

View All
September 17, 2019
SOVA Career Choice Youth Expo to Attract 4,500 Students
Free Preview Event Open to Public Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m.…
Read More
Agilent 7800 ICPMS
September 12, 2019
IALR Installs Advanced Testing Instrument Helpful to Agricultural Producers, Processors
Agilent instrument offers heavy metal analysis for hemp, other emerging…
Read More
Connie Nyholm-3
September 4, 2019
IALR Hosts ‘Evening with an Entrepreneur’ Featuring VIR Owner Connie Nyholm
Interactive speaker series shares entrepreneurial lessons learned from local experts…
Read More

Our Impact

In 2018 alone, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) significantly impacted the community. Through advanced learning, advanced manufacturing, applied research, economic development and the Institute Conference Center, IALR was able to bring together the many diverse resources of both public and private entities at the regional and statewide levels. Read below to see what we were able to accomplish.

7,323
Inspiration Lab Participants
1,500+
Endophytes for Biostimulant Applications
75%
Increase in Prospect Leads
Leading to 381 Jobs & Over $74M in Capital Investment
21,678
Annual Guests
Institute Conference Center supported 486 events for 21,678 guests in 2018
18,181
Volunteer Service Hours
Provided by 26 AmeriCorps Members
14,600+
Precision Agriculture Images
Captured by Drones
$85,496.61
Funds Raised
in Eight Years for Nonprofits by the Decorating the Trees for a Cause Program
21,043
Learners Served through STEM Programs
2,248 More Learners Served Outside of IALR’s Traditional Footprint

IALR in Action

IALR serves as an agent of growth by focusing on supporting and encouraging the Southern Virginia region’s economic transformation. Interact with the images below to see IALR in action.

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