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Innovate Carolina Junction Celebrates One Year of Innovation Impact

This week, Innovate Carolina celebrates the first anniversary of the Innovate Carolina Junction. Since opening its doors in September 2023, the Junction has...

Fall 2010 scenes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Moving academic insights into real-world impact

The Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good (TIIP) Awards, a key initiative under Innovate Carolina’s Design and Innovation for the...

Driving economic growth

New startup data from Innovate Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s university-wide initiative for innovation, entrepreneurship and...

Innovate Carolina Junction kicks off Durham Tech Collaboration

With its official dedication last week, the Innovate Carolina Junction is poised to serve the community. Also home to Innovate...

Innovate to impact – Innovate Carolina’s Signature Series

Beginning in September, Innovate Carolina's Signature Series at The Junction will tackle big challenges that matter to North Carolina and...

On Air: Innovate Carolina Junction

Sheryl Waddell, Director of Economic Development and Innovation Hubs for Innovate Carolina, discusses The Junction, the long-term vision for the...

A wide-angle shot of the sixth floor in Innovate Carolina's The Junction

Driving Economic Growth and Innovation in 2022

The outcomes of UNC-Chapel Hill’s entrepreneurial endeavors enrich local communities throughout the state, yielding substantial economic benefits in 2022. An...

UNC student-led team The Whole Student advances to global finals at Oxford University competition

Mental health is an ever-growing challenge for college students, but one group of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...

Innovate Carolina and 79° West partner to provide programming for entrepreneurs and innovators

As people look for new ways to make an impact in the world and pursue their passions, the need for...

Replay | Innovate Carolina Junction Sneak Peek

More than 75 community members and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty, students and friends got a sneak...

How can startup boards be strengthened?

In just eight months, one group of women – startup founders, industry leaders and trailblazers – are ready to impact...

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Sparking digital health innovation

Innovate Carolina, Novant Health Innovation Lab of Novant Health System and the Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) announce the...

New assistant director of innovation hubs bolsters programming

Downtown Chapel Hill’s first innovation hub will open as early as this spring as a place for entrepreneurs and industry...

How will the Chapel Hill innovation hub create economic breakthroughs?

Innovation hubs are taking off across the country. They’re places for innovators and entrepreneurs to explore ideas, launch startups, build...

What’s an innovation hub? And why Chapel Hill’s will surprise you.

Innovation hubs are taking off across the country. They’re places for innovators and entrepreneurs to explore ideas, launch startups, build...

Professional opportunities. Generational change.

College is a time of exciting change and growth for students – from exploring academics to developing friendships to finding...

Innovate Carolina launches new skill-building programs in Chatham – here’s how to take advantage.

Entrepreneurs, business professionals and people with impact-driven ideas in Chatham County and neighboring communities have a new way to create...

Fall 2022 series: Innovation workshops at 79º West

Want to find out what’s new in the Chatham business community? Interested in building practical professional skills for growing your...

Women In Bio RTP launches 3.8 Initiative to equip future startup board leaders

Women In Bio is thrilled to announce the selection of 13 participants in this year’s inaugural WIB-RTP 3.8 Initiative, a...

Summer 2022 series: Innovation workshops at 79º West

Interested to learn what’s new in the Chatham business community? Looking for ways to network with other entrepreneurs, founders or...

Implementation: design thinking in its third phase

Innovate Carolina talked with two of UNC’s design thinking experts to explore the phases of this problem-solving method: Liz Chen, assistant professor at the Gillings School...

Ideation: design thinking in its second phase

Innovate Carolina talked with two of our design thinking experts to explore the phases of this problem-solving method: Melissa Carrier, a...

Can we reverse the rise in maternal mortality?

With more than 10,000 babies born in the U.S. each day, too many moments of parental joy are increasingly turning...

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Inspiration: design thinking in its first phase

Innovate Carolina team talked with two of our design thinking experts to explore the phases of this problem-solving method: Melissa Carrier,...

Launch Chapel Hill startups ready to venture out

On any given day at Launch Chapel Hill, you’ll find local entrepreneurs immersed in the daily grind, intently plugging away...

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UNC-Chapel Hill innovation hub gets green light, speeds economic development downtown

By this time next year, Chapel Hill will feature an innovation hub that will be a magnet for those seeking...

A more sustainable food system? New course prepares students to create one.

The Chapel Hill Alt Protein Project, the Good Food Institute and UNC-Chapel Hill have collaborated to create the first cellular...

Economic & Social Impact

Category: Economic & Social Impact

Innovate Carolina Junction Celebrates One Year of Innovation Impact

Moving academic insights into real-world impact

Driving economic growth

Innovate Carolina Junction kicks off Durham Tech Collaboration

Innovate to impact – Innovate Carolina’s Signature Series

On Air: Innovate Carolina Junction

Driving Economic Growth and Innovation in 2022

UNC student-led team The Whole Student advances to global finals at Oxford University competition

Innovate Carolina and 79° West partner to provide programming for entrepreneurs and innovators

Replay | Innovate Carolina Junction Sneak Peek

How can startup boards be strengthened?

Sparking digital health innovation

New assistant director of innovation hubs bolsters programming

How will the Chapel Hill innovation hub create economic breakthroughs?

What’s an innovation hub? And why Chapel Hill’s will surprise you.

Professional opportunities. Generational change.

Innovate Carolina launches new skill-building programs in Chatham – here’s how to take advantage.

Fall 2022 series: Innovation workshops at 79º West

Women In Bio RTP launches 3.8 Initiative to equip future startup board leaders

Summer 2022 series: Innovation workshops at 79º West

Implementation: design thinking in its third phase

Ideation: design thinking in its second phase

Can we reverse the rise in maternal mortality?

Inspiration: design thinking in its first phase

Launch Chapel Hill startups ready to venture out

UNC-Chapel Hill innovation hub gets green light, speeds economic development downtown

A more sustainable food system? New course prepares students to create one.

A shared passion for shaping community

2021 Reflections: Innovation Inspired

In Galapagos, conservation science finds startup solution