I&E Education, Startups & Ventures Venture catalysts: The new startup problem solvers An ambitious group of faculty startup founders at UNC-Chapel Hill have set out to use their research and discoveries to...
I&E Education, Startups & Ventures Winning matchup: Sports arenas meet social changemakers Imagine that you’re running a hard-working but financially fragile nonprofit that’s focused on solving any number of pressing human challenges....
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Student-athletes share truths, celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage An exciting lineup of student-athletes and student-athlete alumni who identify as Asian or Asian American will make their voices heard...
Startups & Ventures Investor’s Corner: KickStart, startups reap benefits of virtual Venture Connect 2021 Every year, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development hosts the CED Venture Connect Summit, where they connect life science and technology...
Economic & Social Impact Carolina launches economic development strategy The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Town of Chapel Hill announced the Carolina Economic Development Strategy,...
Startups & Ventures Breakthrough gene therapies in sight Above: Associate professor of ophthalmology at the UNC Gene Therapy Center and RainBio co-founder Matt Hirsch interfaces with MPS I patients...
Economic & Social Impact, Startups & Ventures Paying mentorship forward Across the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, you find Tar Heels helping Tar Heels. Whether its students helping students, faculty helping students...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Vice Chancellor Judith Cone to retire in April A message from: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Chancellor; Robert A. Blouin, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Dear Carolina Community, We are...
Funding & Investors, Startups & Ventures Open now: Dual application for student venture services – 1789 venture funding and Launch summer accelerator If you’re a Carolina student who’s working on a commercial or socially driven startup, you can now apply to two...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Survey: Innovation workspaces and services Hello friends and colleagues, As some of you may know, Innovate Carolina is considering launching new innovation projects designed to...
Economic & Social Impact, Startups & Ventures The data-driven confidence to bring communities back Local government and business leaders are called to make the best decisions they can for their communities every day during...
Economic & Social Impact Innovate Carolina’s new social innovation site bolsters entrepreneurial changemakers At Innovate Carolina, the Office of Social Innovation is introducing its newly launched social innovation site to support students and...
Startups & Ventures Innovate Carolina launches resource directory for minority- and female-led ventures Innovate Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill’s university-wide initiative for innovation and entrepreneurship, has coordinated with entrepreneurial experts to publish a growing list...
I&E Education UNC Hussman students forge connections at TEDxUNC’s first digital conference, ‘Intersections’ Hanna Wondmagegn and Ruth Etiesit Samuel, both seniors at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, will share their...
Economic & Social Impact, IP & Commercialization, Startups & Ventures Building smarter so we can breathe easier Innovation is fluid, and the art of tapping into the right resources and support at the right time is crucial,...
Startups & Ventures Investor’s corner: highlighting Y Combinator This month, KickStart Venture Services is pleased to showcase Y Combinator (YC), the accelerator that has invested in and supported...
Economic & Social Impact Mobilizing mobile wellness Wake County residents who face health or financial crises now have an easier road to healthier lives: the Mobile Health...
I&E Education Apply for Spring 2021: Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good The Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2021 cohort...
I&E Education COVID-response collaborative blends data science, community wisdom Image from left to right: Jason Cramer, Director of Experiential Professional Development, Suzanne Barbour, Dean of the Graduate School, Jeffrey...
I&E Education Innovation in a crisis: How do faculty scale their ideas with space and funding? During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill faculty find that they must not only innovate faster,...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Startups & Ventures Innovation in a crisis: How do faculty use mentoring and venture services? During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill faculty find that they must not only innovate faster,...
I&E Education, Startups & Ventures Podcast: An Entrepreneur’s Path to Anti-Racist Education With Ronda Taylor Bullock, co-founder and lead curator, we are When Ronda Taylor Bullock enrolled in her doctoral program at...
Startups & Ventures 7 Questions: How to Brand Your Venture We recently spoke with two experts to get their take on why branding matters – and how you can get...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Startups & Ventures Ask an Innovator: How to Balance Your Startup Founder Role with Academic Responsibilities As a growing entrepreneur, wouldn’t it be great to have access to experienced entrepreneurs from diverse industries around the globe...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Startups & Ventures Ask an Innovator: How to Discover What Potential Customers Need As a growing entrepreneur, wouldn’t it be great to have access to experienced entrepreneurs from diverse industries around the globe...
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Startups & Ventures Ask an Innovator: How to Find the Right Manufacturing Partner As a growing entrepreneur, wouldn’t it be great to have access to experienced entrepreneurs from diverse industries around the globe...
I&E Education Innovation in a crisis: How do faculty use design thinking? During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill faculty find that they must not only innovate faster,...
I&E Education From economics course to entrepreneurial experience What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Do I have the right mindset? What tools will set me up...
Funding & Investors, IP & Commercialization, Startups & Ventures Investor’s Corner: UNC and Duke join forces for Virtual Venture Day On Thursday, November 12, 2020, UNC- and Duke-affiliated startups presented to 66 representatives from top biotech venture capital firms. Hosted...
I&E Education, Startups & Ventures Venture Catalyst Program: Where Collaboration and Innovation Meet When it comes to innovation, there is no greater driving force than bright minds coming together. UNC Chapel Hill’s Venture...