The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill undergrad Sasha Surkin took home second place at this year’s ACC InVenture Prize competition for her startup company WeyeZE, outperforming 12 other ACC teams for the
New startup data from Innovate Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s university-wide initiative for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development, shows the economic impact of startups connected with
Innovate Carolina announces the inaugural Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition at UNC-Chapel Hill, a groundbreaking event designed to showcase the entrepreneurial prowess of talented student teams at UNC. This
As consumers, our expectations about what we eat are changing. We still want our food that tastes delicious and is easy to prepare. But we also want healthier, more locally
Brock Pierce works with key stakeholders across the university and in the community to develop strategies that demonstrate how the University drives innovation and economic impact. In his position, Brock
Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation! KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an
UNC-affiliated company Seal the Seasons creates new markets for farmers to sell produce locally. How did it become the top locally grown food brand in the U.S.?
Innovate Carolina’s unit of Design and Innovation for the Public Good is investing in innovative projects with the clear goals of co-creating, testing and scaling desirable, feasible and viable human
Curious to learn about the innovative entrepreneurial initiatives led by UNC students? Don’t miss the inaugural Luby Innovation Grants Pitch Competition, where student teams will vie for a chance to
Designathon Practical Guide Launch and Social Innovation Discussion! Please join us at Innovate Carolina Junction for the release of “Design with and for the Public: A Practical Guide for Designathons in Health and
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been named to the top 100 list of worldwide universities granted U.S. utility patents for the tenth consecutive year. In its newly released annual
How did UNC-connected startup Brandwein’s Bagels bring New York bagels to downtown Chapel Hill? And how is it making daily life better for fervent local fans?
Dr. Balaji Vasudevan joined the KickStart Venture Services team in February 2024. He is a globally recognized and active thought leader in food and agriculture sector. He is a startup
The entrepreneurial journey can be both exciting and frustrating, and Innovate Carolina is partnering with experts to support you along the way. Do you know what your customers really want?
Gregory Copenhaver, director of the UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for Convergent Science, has been named a 2024 senior member by the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of his work as
The entrepreneurial journey can be both exciting and frustrating, and Innovate Carolina is partnering with experts to support you along the way. Join us for an insightful workshop session featuring
The entrepreneurial journey can be both exciting and frustrating, and Innovate Carolina is partnering with experts to support you along the way. Do you know what your customers really want?
Cell Microsystems, a company with UNC-Chapel Hill origins, is leapfrogging traditional technologies for single-cell cloning, culturing, analysis and isolation. How does the firm help scientists in pharma-biotech organizations speed therapeutic breakthroughs by culturing 10 times more cells in one-tenth of the time?
TIIP Award Information Session This 60 minute virtual session will be an opprotunity to learn about the purpose, criteria and application process for the 2024 TIIP Awards. The session will be facilitated
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown
Nova Harris joined the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development team in June 2023. She is the Human Resources Consultant for the entire division. Her previous work experiences include HR support
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