13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center Unveiled at UVI Campus on St. Thomas

The University of the Virgin Islands on Monday unveiled what it says is a "cutting-edge innovation center" that aims to bring together students, researchers, businesses, government leaders and other stakeholders to learn from one another and turn innovative ideas into reality. The 13D Research & Strategy Innovation Center is the latest realization of UVI’s “Greatness Through Innovation” strategic plan that is fostering a culture of innovation within the university, UVI said. The center, located in the former West Bay Supermarket building on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, was officially named today in honor of the St. Thomas-based, global research firm, 13D Research. “It is extremely fitting that the Innovation Center be named after our long-time supporter, 13D Research,” stated UVI President David Hall. “Through the past generosity of its founder, Kiril Sokoloff, UVI’s annual Student Entrepreneurial Competition is named after the company; our lone named distinguished profe...