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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Jan 31
Virginia Maritime Southern Chapter CTPAT Briefing Jan 31 @ 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Feb 01
2020 Danville Heart Gala Feb 01 @ 6:00PM - 11:30PM
Feb 05
Annual Membership Meeting 2020 Feb 05 @ 7:30AM - 9:00AM

News

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January 27, 2020
USDA Chief of Domestic Hemp Production to Speak at 2020 Industrial Hemp Summit
The 2020 Industrial Hemp Summit has added to its speaker…
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January 21, 2020
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and Virginia Tech launch the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center in Danville
The partnership will create a hub of innovation and economic…
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January 6, 2020
IALR-Sponsored Holiday Tree Program Raises $16,585 for Charities
Event featured 44 decorated trees, has raised more than $117,000…
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Public Events

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Jan 31
Virginia Maritime Southern Chapter CTPAT Briefing Jan 31 @ 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Feb 01
2020 Danville Heart Gala Feb 01 @ 6:00PM - 11:30PM
Feb 05
Annual Membership Meeting 2020 Feb 05 @ 7:30AM - 9:00AM

News

View All
January 27, 2020
USDA Chief of Domestic Hemp Production to Speak at 2020 Industrial Hemp Summit
The 2020 Industrial Hemp Summit has added to its speaker…
Read More
January 21, 2020
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and Virginia Tech launch the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center in Danville
The partnership will create a hub of innovation and economic…
Read More
January 6, 2020
IALR-Sponsored Holiday Tree Program Raises $16,585 for Charities
Event featured 44 decorated trees, has raised more than $117,000…
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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