Born out of a need to translate Virginia Tech research to commercial potential, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center ( ... VTCRC) was established in Blacksburg in 1985. Since then, it has been home to over 750 premier organizations with a common goal to disrupt industries. Today, with operations across Virginia, the research park continues to be a destination for growth and a space with purpose. MISSION & VISION: 1) Our mission is to create space with purpose where innovators have access to unparalleled resources, partnerships and opportunities for growth. 2) A world where big thinkers turn ideas into impact. read more