Transportation Technology

The ultimate goal of this VIP project is to help Virginia government and business best prepare for new transportation systems and routes across the U.S. and the world.

Description

Virginia strongly supports development of autonomous vehicles. The commonwealth is establishing Innovation Data hubs with goals including:

1. To prepare new transportation systems and routes around the country
2. To fuel ultra-high speed development from Virginia to use across the U.S. and worldwide
3. To provide research facilites through Virginia universities for testing new concepts

VIP provides a joint launch pad for agencies, education and the private sector to:

• leverage exisiting relationships
• conduct research and engage universities
• identify and implement new relationships
• test new concepts
• fuel ultra-high speed development

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Unmanned Aerial Systems

VIP is now collaborating with unmanned aerial systems providers to position Virginia as a leader within UAS initiatives.

Smart Communities

Making Virginia Communities SMARTER and more efficient through collaborations with leading suppliers in intelligence. The goal is to improve sustainability and economic drive in our rural areas and urban cities.

P-TECH Program

This new education model was co-developed by IBM working together with educators, policymakers and elected officials.