Spark Institute
Spark is a joint institute anchored by nine Virginia universities in partnership with Jefferson Lab, designed to advance research and workforce development in critical science and technology areas. It serves as a collaborative hub that brings together academic expertise across these institutions with national lab capabilities and industry to drive innovation in data science, nuclear science, and quantum technologies. By drawing on the combined strengths of Virginia’s university network, Spark creates new pathways for education, research, and technology transfer that build a skilled workforce and support national priorities and the Department of Energy mission.