Announcements • North Fork

Rebecca Ivins Named UVA Foundation Research Parks Director

Ivins brings extensive experience in economic development, civic engagement, and strategic collaboration to the role

Photos: 2025 Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair

That's a wrap on another successful Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair!

Science Fair Returns to North Fork

The 45th Annual Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair will showcase the innovative spirit of young scientists on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at North Fork.

New Biotech Accelerator to Launch at North Fork

The facility, backed by UVA, CvilleBioHub, and a $4.3 million GO Virginia award, will bring lab breakthroughs to health care.

Trailblazers: Logan Selby

Meet Logan D. Selby, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of DataShapes AI, an AI-powered, hardware-independent software company at North Fork.

Request for Qualifications: North Fork Residential Development

The University of Virginia Foundation is embarking on an initiative to develop approximately 28 acres into mixed-income housing within North Fork. The development is, in part, to support the University of Virginia’s affordable housing initiative.

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA to Host Inaugural Fall Fest at North Fork

We invite everyone to enjoy this community-building event while supporting the SPCA's lifesaving work. All proceeds will directly benefit the shelter's vital programs, including medical care, adoption services, and animal sheltering.

UVA Health Pharmacy Expands Presence at North Fork

A vital part of the North Fork community, UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy is expanding its footprint and investment in dispensing automation into 28,000 square feet at 1641 Edlich Drive.

Viola Llewellyn, World-Renowned Speaker, to Keynote the 25th Annual Charlottesville Business Innovation Council Awards Gala

A trailblazer in financial technology and inclusion, Llewellyn's dynamic presence and groundbreaking achievements promise to inspire attendees at this celebration of tech innovation.

New and Growing Companies at the Park

North Fork has recently experienced significant new developments in terms of its tenant base and facility expansions, solidifying its position as a hub for innovation and collaboration.

Feds Turn to UVA Center for Applied Biomechanics To Help Reverse Auto Fatality Trends

Federal safety agencies worried about a rise in auto fatalities are relying on the University’s nationally known engineering expertise to solve the problem.

CBIC Tech Tour Returns to North Fork

The 2023 CBIC Tech Tour, a local event to introduce area middle and high school students to the dynamic high technology world that exists in the Charlottesville-Albemarle County region, will kick off on Friday, November 17, at North Fork in northern Albemarle County.

Trailblazers: Carrick Clark-Cearley

Meet Carrick Clark-Cearley, a UVA alum and chemist at Signature Science, a scientific consulting and services firm at North Fork.

Innovators, Educators, and Entrepreneurs Recognized at North Fork

On Thursday, June 1, North Fork was the 2023 CBIC Awards Gala venue, where innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs came together to celebrate.

Local Innovators to be celebrated at North Fork

Charlottesville’s innovation community will gather at North Fork on the evening of June 1 to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of local startups, established tech companies, inspirational teachers, and entrepreneurial students.

The Defense Industry's Economic Impact on the Charlottesville Region

A study has revealed that the defense sector is a major contributor to the local economy

Trailblazers: Paul Perrone

Meet Paul Perrone, Founder and CEO of Perrone Robotics, a leading provider of fully autonomous vehicle systems based in Charlottesville, VA.

Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair Returns to North Fork

The annual Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair offers a chance for students in grades 6-12 from the Virginia Piedmont region to use STEM projects as a fun way to showcase their curiosity and innovations.

$3M Grant Awarded To Advance Site Readiness in Albemarle County

Albemarle County, in collaboration with the University of Virginia Foundation, has been awarded a $3M Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grant to advance site readiness at North Fork.

Perrone Robotics Brings Autonomous Shuttle Service to North Fork

Perrone Robotics has contracted with the University of Virginia Foundation to provide a free circulator shuttle service at North Fork.

Chamber Defense Affairs Committee Recognizes Local Military Personnel at Second Annual Service Awards

The Defense Affairs Committee (DAC) of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Military Service Awards at North Fork on November 15 to show support for local military personnel.

North Fork Hosts CBIC Tech Tour

The 2022 CBIC Tech Tour, a local event to introduce area middle and high school students to the dynamic high technology world that exists in the Charlottesville-Albemarle County region, kicked off on Friday, November 11, at two locations: North Fork in northern Albemarle County and Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Defending the front lines and contributing to the bottom line

This spring, the Defense Affairs Committee (DAC) of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce met with community members at North Fork to share the positive impact on economic development and contributions to the community that the defense sector brings to Albemarle County.

Call for Capstone Proposals

Does your organization have a data science question that could benefit from student consultants? The School of Data Science welcomes proposals from academic, commercial, nonprofit, and government organizations interested in sponsoring student capstone projects.

Clear Sky Aviation is Hiring

Clear Sky Aviation is an FAA-certified avionics repair station located at North Fork servicing Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport and other regional airports in Central Virginia.

Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair Relocates to North Fork

The 41st annual fair provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to gain experience in presenting their ideas and exploring future opportunities as future scientists, teachers, and engineers.

Foods of All Nations Café Returns

North Fork’s foodie destination, Foods of All Nations Café, is back in business after temporarily closing during the pandemic.

UVA Announces Three Potential Sites for Local Housing Development

The University plans to enable the construction of 1,000 to 1,500 housing units to help relieve pressure on housing stock in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.

Siemens Energy Seeking Interns

Siemens Energy at North Fork is seeking candidates for its Engineering Manufacturing Internship program

Outstanding Local Military Personnel to Receive Service Awards at Chamber Defense Affairs Committee Luncheon

North Fork will host the inaugural DAC Service Awards Luncheon on Oct 21, followed by a ribbon cutting celebration for the DAC office in Town Center Two.

Intelligence and Security Day at North Fork

Students are invited to learn more about intelligence careers through a panel discussion & networking showcase on September 21, 2021

How UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute Helped Map the Pandemic, From Jan. 2020 to Now

Go behind the scenes to see how this UVA institute at North Fork provides crucial data, modeling and COVID-19 forecasts to Virginia, UVA, the CDC and outposts in Europe and India.

Hershey's and American Sugar Refining Invest in Bonumose

Investments will accelerate commercial production and distribution of plant-based sugar alternatives Tagatose and Allulose

UVA Research Park is Now North Fork

We’re eager to reintroduce ourselves with a brand that better reflects who we are: a dynamic center of invention, discovery, and economic vitality — energized by our natural surroundings.

Lewis and Clark Drive Extension Officially Opens

Tim Rose, Chief Executive Officer for the UVA Foundation, announced the opening today of the extension of Lewis & Clark Drive.

Novel Coronavirus Updates

This page will be updated regularly and highlight any changes to North Fork’s operations.

DMV Connect at the Park

DMV Connect is a service outreach program and serves Virginians who may not be able to travel to a DMV office.

Bill Burnett Brings Success Studio to the Park

To those of you whom I have not had the chance to meet, my name is Bill Burnett and I will be opening Success Studio North in Town Center Four this spring!

Solis Applied Science Joins the Park

We’re pleased to welcome our newest tenant, Solis Applied Science. Solis specializes in full-spectrum remote sensing and image science services for federal, civil, and commercial customers.

Making Inroads

The long awaited Lewis & Clark Drive road extension project kicked-off on Thursday, September 26, 2019, with a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony.

Paint the Park

Sixty-five years after the launch of its original Artmobile, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is once again bringing traveling art exhibitions and educational offerings to audiences across the Commonwealth with VMFA on the Road: An Artmobile for the 21st Century.

UVA Research Park Becomes First "Ready Site" in Region

A 253-acre site at the University of Virginia Research Park is now certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as infrastructure ready through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP).

2017 Women's STEM Forum Success

The 2017 Women’s STEM Forum, hosted at the UVA Research Park on April 21, was a success!

We Did It: Over $500,000 in 5 Years!

On Friday, August 7 the UVA Foundation presented a check for $89,650 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), part of the final fundraising tally from the 5th Annual 4 the Wounded 5k held at the University of Virginia Research Park on June 6.

UVA Research Park Awards Monticello High School Teacher $2,500 CBIC Tech in Education Grant

Three area educators were put at the head of the class by Central Virginia innovators at the 17th annual CBIC Awards Gala Thursday night, May 21.

Klöckner Pentaplast Opens KP I.Center at UVA Research Park

The senior management team of Klöckner Pentaplast Group (kp) introduced the company’s new state-of-the art facility, kp i.center, today at a preview opening at the new site in Charlottesville, Va.

UVA Foundation Sponsoring Local AFCEA Chapter

The Central Virginia chapter of AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) kicked-off its 2014 luncheons with an inaugural lunch hosted at Battelle’s facilities in the UVA Research Park on September 12.

Inaugural 5K Race in UVA Research Park

The University of Virginia Foundation, with the support of the Charlottesville Running Company, will host its inaugural 5K race in the University of Virginia Research Park.

Town Center Three Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Learn more about the LEED Gold certification of Town Center Three at North Fork.

Town Center Three Building Completed

Nearly 150 community members joined the University of Virginia Foundation for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony celebrating the completion of its newest Town Center Three Building, located in the Town Center District of the University of Virginia Research Park.