A hub for next-generation energy solutions.
The Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at VTCRC is a hub for next-generation energy solutions in a highly strategic coastal location, leveraging Hampton Roads’ unique assets to drive innovation, solve complex energy challenges, and enable strategic growth for the region, the Commonwealth, and beyond.
SEFC is headquartered at Tech Center Research Park, a Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center location focused on igniting the growth of key industrial sectors, especially energy.
Our Message
The Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at VTCRC is a hub for next-generation energy solutions in a highly strategic coastal location, leveraging Hampton Roads’ unique assets to drive innovation, solve complex energy challenges, and enable strategic growth for the region, the Commonwealth, and beyond.
Driving Economic Impact: We serve as the “first stop” for companies entering the energy market, creating critical connections between academia, industry, and government while centralizing support for energy-related opportunities and challenges.
Research to Reality: The Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at VTCRC is a hub for next-generation energy solutions in a highly strategic coastal location, leveraging Hampton Roads’ unique assets to drive innovation, solve complex energy challenges, and enable strategic growth for the region, the Commonwealth, and beyond.
Launchpad for Clean Energy Innovation: We serve as the “first stop” for companies entering the energy market, creating critical connections between academia, industry, and government while centralizing support for energy-related opportunities and challenges.
Our Message
Position
Reinforce Hampton Roads as a living laboratory for energy innovation.
Align
Drive project concepts with economic-development priorities and with broader state and federal energy transition strategies.
Establish
Connect a pipeline of investable ideas that can inform SEFC’s future programming, facilities, and funding pursuits.