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Inside the sprint: How UNC builds digital health startups in a blink
After he woke up with blurry vision, Eddie made his way to the hospital, where he was in for a surprise. He was suffering from a critical medical condition –
After he woke up with blurry vision, Eddie made his way to the hospital, where he was in for a surprise. He was suffering from a critical medical condition –
Deb would like to use her MSW degree to engage in systems change work in the realm of reproductive health and justice, with a focus on Black queer and transgender
Morgan is a student in the Masters of Public Policy program with a focus on innovation and technology policy. Outside of school, she enjoys running, finding new music, and cooking
Katherine Gora Combs is a doctoral student in Epidemiology at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her current research interests focus on maximizing the intersection of research, policy, and
David Gaviria, MPH, RD, LDN is a doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. His area of research is in the application
A former marketing professional in Maryland, Jacy is now pursuing her MBA at Kenan-Flagler Business School with concentrations in sustainable enterprise and entrepreneurship. Outside of school she loves spending time
Sloan’s research areas of interest are related to reproductive health, specifically family planning and contraceptive use from a national and international perspective. In her free time, she likes to hike,
Arhys is studying Public Policy with a focus on impact evaluation and a specific interest in environmental and transportation policy. She enjoys exercise and spending time with her family! She
Grace is focusing on nutrition policy and food systems in her studies at UNC and her work at the Carolina Population Center. When she is not in class, she spends
Sherese Bonner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership from the University of Virginia and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Noah is a first year graduate student in the Master of Public Policy program. He loves to spend time with his friends and family and watch and play sports. He
Diana is in the accelerated Masters in Public Policy program at UNC Chapel Hill. After graduation, she hopes to use the skills she learns to work in housing policy and
Innovation hubs are taking off across the country. They’re places for innovators and entrepreneurs to explore ideas, launch startups, build industry partnerships, turn research into products and grow their businesses.
Sanjana is a Health Behavior MPH student at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Through CIPG, she is looking forward to learning how design thinking can be used as
April is a Master of Public Policy candidate interested in health policy, especially as it pertains to children and marginalized communities. Outside of grad school, she enjoys hiking and going
Lacie is a Master of Public Health candidate in the department of Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her areas of research and interest include
Sam is a Master’s student in the Public Policy department focusing on science, technology, and environmental policy as it intersects with human rights. Outside of graduate school, he enjoys traveling,
Tess Greenberg is a student in UNC’s Masters in Public Policy program from Waxhaw, North Carolina. Tess is passionate about advancing equity and racial justice and is excited to use
Where can startup ventures focused on tech, mental health, talent development and North Carolina-made products all come together and grow in the same space? Launch Chapel Hill, an international award-winning startup
“Could it be small enough to be flown?” an investor asked out of the audience. “With the proper funding!” responded the entrepreneur on stage, to chuckles and knowing smiles around
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a startup? On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Carolina students got the chance to explore that possibly. During the annual Startup Meet & Greet
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) have partnered with OpenBench, Inc., the first success-driven
Since 2009, UNC-based startups that have worked with KickStart Venture Services have received more than $130 million in federal SBIR/STTR grants. Why have KickStart companies found so much success? And how will an upcoming session Nov. 14 prepare faculty to submit Phase 1 SBIR/STTR proposals in 2023?
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, university inventors and startup founders are the backbone of innovation and entrepreneurship across campus. But even the most enterprising researchers are
After a little more than five years, the Carolina Angel Network (CAN) continues to provide investment opportunities and mentorship to startups connected with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Launched in
Innovation hubs are taking off across the country. They’re places for innovators and entrepreneurs to explore ideas, launch startups, build industry partnerships, turn research into products and grow their businesses.
Did you know farming can be therapeutic? Or that a growing business based in Durham is working to end food waste? Have you heard of a UNC-based startup that is
Cash is king, the saying goes, and is undoubtedly the case in business. If you are thinking of starting a company, scaling your business, or expanding your established enterprise, then
An entrepreneur since the age of 14 when he started his small lawncare business, David Lee has always viewed the world through an innovator’s lens. As co-founder of startup ExstoBio, he
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, university inventors and startup founders are the backbone of innovation and entrepreneurship across campus. But even the most enterprising researchers are