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Access unmatched innovation and talent from every sector nationwide

National Landing’s workforce is powered by the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus and leading partners, providing talent, research, secure infrastructure, and support from VCs, government funders, and top nonprofits.

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Why Amazon built its future in National Landing

Amazon’s $2.5 billion HQ2 in National Landing underscores the area’s exceptional talent, infrastructure, and strategic location near the Pentagon and Virginia Tech with three major transit systems. It’s ideal for high-growth tech firms to scale and mission-driven technology to take root. Amazon plans at least 25,000 jobs here, with thousands already working and over one million square feet operational.

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Virginia Tech: A launchpad for talent, startups, and secure innovation

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Planned for $1B of investment and aiming to graduate 600 Masters and PhD students annually, the campus delivered its first major component in 2025 featuring 300,000 square feet of academic and R&D space. Partnering with companies like Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing solidifies it as a source for research and development and offers a unique pipeline of clearable talent for national security innovation and growth at scale.

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Defense Innovation: Engines advancing national security

National Landing offers unmatched access to emerging tech talent, secure infrastructure, and innovation partners. From Virginia Tech’s STEM-focused innovation presence to venture investment and accelerators like Virtus, Starburst, U.S. Department of War Office of Strategic Capital, Defense Innovation Unit, AFWERX, and NavalX, the district is engineered to drive next-generation breakthroughs.

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Industries in National Landing

Is National Landing a tech hub?

Yes. National Landing is a leading hub for innovation, particularly in defense tech, AI, cybersecurity, aerospace, and dual-use technologies. The district brings together startups, global enterprises, and research institutions in a highly collaborative, mission-driven ecosystem.

What are the main industries in National Landing?

Key industries include:

  • Defense and aerospace
  • Artificial intelligence and advanced technology
  • Cybersecurity and national security
  • Government and mission-driven organizations
  • Research, engineering, and innovation
When did Amazon move to National Landing?

Amazon selected National Landing for its HQ2 in 2019, catalyzing significant investment and accelerating the district’s evolution into a nationally recognized center for technology and innovation.

What kind of workforce development does National Landing have?

National Landing offers direct access to a robust and growing talent pipeline, anchored by the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus and supported by top regional universities. The workforce is highly educated, tech-focused, and includes a significant pool of security-clearable professionals.

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