2019
NASA Langley
Numerous startups, established businesses, scientists, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia needed to create a central hub to collaborate and build high-growth companies.
Science
Entrepreneurship
Overview
NASA Langley Research Center is an organization operating with a $949 million budget, supporting a workforce of 3,415 individuals, including civil servants and contract personnel. The organization is committed to fostering innovation, providing 335 internships and generating 105 patents and inventions.®
The Challenge
Despite the presence of numerous startups, established businesses, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia who are interested in emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, nano tech, and robotics, there was no centralized location where founders could collaborate, share knowledge and challenges, and build successful high-growth companies based on innovative solutions.
The Solution
Skylance assisted Old Dominion University (ODU) and NASA Langley Research Center design an Action Area in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Action Area provides a place for startups, businesses, and customers interested in AI, nanotech, robotics, and unmanned systems (UAS) to collaborate.
Together, they co-created a focus area that established a robust business model, boosting visibility for the innovation hub. Skylance also implemented clear KPIs, ensuring the hub's success and enabling data-driven adjustments along the way.
Outcomes
Collaborated with NASA Langley and Virginia leaders to create business models and funding for an innovation hub.
Engaged local stakeholders to develop a hub strategy fostering founder collaboration.
Partnered with regional leaders to unify entrepreneurial activity and drive economic growth.
Designed a structured collaboration engine with a strong business model and success metrics.
Co-created an action plan featuring competitive advantages and a sustainable business model.
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2019
NASA Langley
Numerous startups, established businesses, scientists, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia needed to create a central hub to collaborate and build high-growth companies.
Science
Entrepreneurship
Overview
NASA Langley Research Center is an organization operating with a $949 million budget, supporting a workforce of 3,415 individuals, including civil servants and contract personnel. The organization is committed to fostering innovation, providing 335 internships and generating 105 patents and inventions.®
The Challenge
Despite the presence of numerous startups, established businesses, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia who are interested in emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, nano tech, and robotics, there was no centralized location where founders could collaborate, share knowledge and challenges, and build successful high-growth companies based on innovative solutions.
The Solution
Skylance assisted Old Dominion University (ODU) and NASA Langley Research Center design an Action Area in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Action Area provides a place for startups, businesses, and customers interested in AI, nanotech, robotics, and unmanned systems (UAS) to collaborate.
Together, they co-created a focus area that established a robust business model, boosting visibility for the innovation hub. Skylance also implemented clear KPIs, ensuring the hub's success and enabling data-driven adjustments along the way.
Outcomes
Collaborated with NASA Langley and Virginia leaders to create business models and funding for an innovation hub.
Engaged local stakeholders to develop a hub strategy fostering founder collaboration.
Partnered with regional leaders to unify entrepreneurial activity and drive economic growth.
Designed a structured collaboration engine with a strong business model and success metrics.
Co-created an action plan featuring competitive advantages and a sustainable business model.
Part of the combined scorecard:
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0+
Projects Delivered
Across multiple industries
0Bil
0Bil
Client Revenue Impacted (USD)
Worldwide in the last five years.
0m
0m
Trade Finance Organized (USD)
To Date (USD)
More Clients
(SKYLANCE® — 02)
©2025
FAQ
01
What is fractional leadership?
02
What types of projects, work, and roles do you specialize in?
03
What industries and sectors do you work in?
04
What ROI can we expect?
05
What skill sets do you bring?
06
How are your projects structured?
07
What makes you different than traditional hiring agencies?
08
Explain your Premium or Exponential Organization Services.
08
What types of companies do you work with?
2019
NASA Langley
Numerous startups, established businesses, scientists, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia needed to create a central hub to collaborate and build high-growth companies.
Science
Entrepreneurship
Overview
NASA Langley Research Center is an organization operating with a $949 million budget, supporting a workforce of 3,415 individuals, including civil servants and contract personnel. The organization is committed to fostering innovation, providing 335 internships and generating 105 patents and inventions.®
The Challenge
Despite the presence of numerous startups, established businesses, and state/federal customers in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia who are interested in emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, nano tech, and robotics, there was no centralized location where founders could collaborate, share knowledge and challenges, and build successful high-growth companies based on innovative solutions.
The Solution
Skylance assisted Old Dominion University (ODU) and NASA Langley Research Center design an Action Area in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Action Area provides a place for startups, businesses, and customers interested in AI, nanotech, robotics, and unmanned systems (UAS) to collaborate.
Together, they co-created a focus area that established a robust business model, boosting visibility for the innovation hub. Skylance also implemented clear KPIs, ensuring the hub's success and enabling data-driven adjustments along the way.
Outcomes
Collaborated with NASA Langley and Virginia leaders to create business models and funding for an innovation hub.
Engaged local stakeholders to develop a hub strategy fostering founder collaboration.
Partnered with regional leaders to unify entrepreneurial activity and drive economic growth.
Designed a structured collaboration engine with a strong business model and success metrics.
Co-created an action plan featuring competitive advantages and a sustainable business model.
Part of the combined scorecard:
0+
0+
Projects Delivered
Across multiple industries
0Bil
0Bil
Client Revenue Impacted (USD)
Worldwide in the last five years.
0m
0m
Trade Finance Organized (USD)
To Date (USD)
More Clients
©2025
FAQ
What is fractional leadership?
What types of projects, work, and roles do you specialize in?
What industries and sectors do you work in?
What ROI can we expect?
What skill sets do you bring?
How are your projects structured?
What makes you different than traditional hiring agencies?
Explain your Premium or Exponential Organization Services.
What types of companies do you work with?