Center for Advanced Engineering & Research
Research ServicesVirginia, United States2-10 Employees
The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research operates as a regional research and development hub established under the Region 2000 initiative, linking local industry with university and federal research and inventions. It aims to accelerate the development and practical deployment of new products and processes by giving regional firms access to academic and government research. Located in Forest, Virginia, the organization is designed to support industry-specific growth by turning university innovations into actionable improvements for regional manufacturers. CAER concentrates its activities on the nuclear energy cluster and the wireless communications cluster, aligning its work with sectors crucial to the region's competitiveness. Its role is to translate research into industry applications for regional customers, helping core, high-wage industries improve long-term prospects and supporting existing industrial employers. As part of the broader research services ecosystem, CAER positions itself as a bridge between academia and industry.