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The Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at VTCRC transforms Virginia’s strategic coastal advantages into one of America’s most effective platforms for energy innovation — where breakthrough research meets market reality to power our secure energy future.

One of the things that makes the Secure Energy Future Center so exciting is that it sits at the intersection of several ...
06/18/2026

One of the things that makes the Secure Energy Future Center so exciting is that it sits at the intersection of several industries that are critical to Virginia's future.

When most people think about , they don't immediately think about ports, shipyards, manufacturers, or installations. But energy touches all of them. As demand continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, resilient, and innovative solutions.

That's why the conversations happening at SEFC matter.

By bringing together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and educators, we're creating opportunities to tackle real-world challenges, explore emerging technologies, and help prepare the workforce that will support the next generation of energy innovation.

We're grateful to the Virginia Maritime Association for highlighting this work in the Virginia Maritime Bulletin and for recognizing the important connection between Virginia's energy future and its economy.

Virginia has incredible assets, incredible talent, and incredible momentum. It's exciting to see so many organizations coming together around a shared vision for what's possible.

Read more here >>> https://www.vamaritime.com/common/Uploaded%20files/Maritime%20Bulletins/2026/MB2026_Mayfinal.pdf?utm_source=InformzEmails&utm_medium=Emails&utm_campaign=InformzEmailstoWebsite&utm_term=ongoing&utm_content=clicks&_zs=sIIkp&_zl=UQgn3

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Congratulations to our Managing Director, Chelsea Olivieri, for being recognized as one of the Inside Business 75 Power ...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Managing Director, Chelsea Olivieri, for being recognized as one of the Inside Business 75 Power Players of 2026 in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups.

This recognition reflects not only Chelsea’s leadership and vision, but also the strength of the growing ecosystem of partners, collaborators, innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders working together to build a stronger and more innovative future for Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.

At the Secure Energy Future Center, we are proud to work alongside organizations helping position our region at the intersection of energy, defense, aerospace, logistics, research, and commercialization. Together, we are building something far bigger than a single initiative. We are building an ecosystem designed to create opportunity, solve complex challenges, and accelerate innovation.

This recognition is a reminder that meaningful progress happens through collaboration, persistence, and people willing to keep moving forward even when the path is uncertain. The future is not built by one person alone. It is built by communities bold enough to think bigger, move faster, and work together.

Congratulations again, Chelsea, and thank you to all of our partners helping make this vision possible. The work is just getting started.

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04/23/2026

This is what momentum looks like.

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of the Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News—a major step forward for a regional effort bringing together academia, industry, and government to accelerate energy innovation and commercialization.

“The opening of the Secure Energy Future Center represents the beginning of a new chapter for Virginia’s energy economy,” said Chelsea Jenkins Olivieri, Managing Director of the Secure Energy Future Center. “SEFC is where energy innovation meets market reality — a place where researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and policymakers can come together to solve real-world energy challenges, accelerate deployment of new technologies and create scalable solutions that benefit both our region and the nation.”

We were honored to hear from an incredible group of speakers who helped frame the opportunity ahead and underscore the importance of this work, including Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, Mayor of the City of Newport News Phillip Jones, John Rocovich, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable Nancy Grden, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance Douglas L. Smith, Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond, and SEFC's Managing Director Chelsea Jenkins Olivieri.

This is what it looks like when a region aligns around innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Read more via Virginia Business: https://lnkd.in/ePpJvHqg

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04/15/2026

✨The secret is finally out ✨

We’re excited to officially open the doors to the home of the Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News for a dynamic morning of connection, innovation, and energy leadership.

Be among the first to experience the space, meet the people behind the vision, and see how SEFC is helping shape the future of energy in Hampton Roads and beyond.

We would love to have you there as we celebrate this exciting milestone.

All about  !Last week's Secure Energy Future Center Energy Education + Training session started in the best way possible...
03/27/2026

All about !

Last week's Secure Energy Future Center Energy Education + Training session started in the best way possible: on-site at the Surry Power Station.

A big thank you to Adina LaFrance, Joe Ford, Matt Levelle and Skip for guiding us through the tour and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the operations, scale, and precision that keep this critical energy source running.

Back at the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, April Wade brought incredible energy to the room, leading an engaging conversation alongside a fantastic group of speakers who shared valuable insights and real-world perspectives.

A sincere thank you to Dr. Alireza Haghighat, Brian Smith with Idaho National Laboratory, Erik Cothron with Nuclear Innovation Alliance, Kara S. Colton with Energy Communities Alliance, Todd Flowers with Dominion Energy, Kevin Simpson with American Electric Power and Jeff Whitt with Virginia Innovative Nuclear (VIN) Hub for sharing your expertise and helping make this session so impressive.

Join us on April 1st to learn more about with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Todd Flowers.

Register here: https://bit.ly/SEFCED2026

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In Case You Missed It: Spotlight on Chelsea OlivieriFrom launching nonprofits and founding her own company to leading th...
03/26/2026

In Case You Missed It: Spotlight on Chelsea Olivieri

From launching nonprofits and founding her own company to leading the vision for innovation at at , Chelsea brings energy, experience, and bold thinking to everything she does.

As Managing Director, she’s helping position Hampton Roads as a living laboratory for next-generation energy solutions through the Secure Energy Future Center.

Read more about her journey, her vision, and what’s next for Tech Center >>> https://www.vtcrc.com/spotlight-on-tech-center-managing-director-chelsea-oliveri/

Hampton Roads is shaping the future of innovation—and Managing Director of Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Newpo...
03/26/2026

Hampton Roads is shaping the future of innovation—and Managing Director of Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Newport News and the Secure Energy Future Center, Chelsea Jenkins Olivieri, is helping tell that story.

At the upcoming State of Innovation Address, Chelsea will join regional leaders to connect the dots on what’s really happening across Hampton Roads—and where it’s headed next.

Chelsea will share how the Secure Energy Future Center is helping move ideas from concept to commercialization while building the talent and systems needed to support what comes next.

Hampton Roads isn’t waiting on the future. It’s building it.

Join the conversation on April 1 and see how it all comes together >>> https://www.innovate757.org/state-of-innovation-address/


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