May 12, 2026

Chelsea Olivieri Recognized in Inside Business Power List 2026

The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) congratulates Chelsea Olivieri, Managing Director of VTCRC Newport News and the Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at Tech Center Research Park, on being recognized in the 2026 Inside Business Power List as one of Hampton Roads’ leading voices in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups.

Published annually by Inside Business, the Power List highlights individuals helping shape the future of the Hampton Roads economy across sectors including innovation, education, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and regional leadership.

Chelsea was recognized in the “Entrepreneur/Innovation/Startups” category alongside leaders advancing entrepreneurship and economic growth across the region.

Her leadership continues to help position the Tech Center Research Park and the Secure Energy Future Center as important drivers of collaboration at the intersection of energy, research, commercialization, defense, and regional innovation.

This recognition reflects not only Chelsea’s leadership, but also the strength of the partnerships, entrepreneurs, researchers, and organizations working together to build a stronger innovation ecosystem across the Commonwealth.

At VTCRC, we believe transformative innovation happens when education meets business. Through initiatives like SEFC, we are helping create pathways that connect ideas, talent, industry, and opportunity to real-world impact.

Read the full Inside Business Power List 2026 article HERE.