Sheryl Waddell has been named director of economic development and innovation hubs for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In this role, Waddell will lead the implementation of
With more than 10,000 babies born in the U.S. each day, too many moments of parental joy are increasingly turning into instances of tragedy. Overall, the maternal death rate in the
Registration is now open for the Map the System 2022 Global Final. Student team Maternal Mortality will compete against top teams from all over the world. Teams will share their
Balancing thoughtful consideration of your societal role with the daily requirements of running a business can be challenging as a business leader. To become a beacon of growth, it helps
Fintech and Insurtech Generations is one of the premier fintech and insurtech events in the U.S. Each year, the conference gathers the industries’ top thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from
Applications are now being accepted for a new round of grantmaking from the One North Carolina Small Business Program, a key source of capital for North Carolina’s emerging technology companies. The
With 563 active startups launched by its faculty, staff and students currently creating social good and economic impact, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill exemplifies the national trend:
Virtual This lecture, will focus on drug commercialization and early planning for launch to maximize the commercial value of a novel therapeutic. Specific emphasis in the session will be placed
Greg Copenhaver, Ph.D., has been named director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for Convergent Science (ICS). Convergent science supports the Discover initiative in the University’s
Are you interested in using technology to make a difference in the world? From big problems like global warming to focused needs in your home or community, engineering is all
Innovate Carolina team talked with two of our design thinking experts to explore the phases of this problem-solving method: Melissa Carrier, a professor of the practice the Department of Public Policy
On any given day at Launch Chapel Hill, you’ll find local entrepreneurs immersed in the daily grind, intently plugging away at vital work. One team huddled in a corner developing
Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are forever innovating each day in countless ways. And Innovate Carolina’s 1789 student innovation community provides students with tools and
Between the pandemic, international unrest, natural disasters and the mounting underlying pressures of daily life, the challenges of mental health and mental illness are surfacing more than ever. According to
Save the date for the next Launch Chapel Hill Demo Day and to meet the graduating cohort of Spring 2022 startups! We’ll gather in-person at Launch Chapel Hill (306 W. Franklin St.,
By this time next year, Chapel Hill will feature an innovation hub that will be a magnet for those seeking the inventive research and entrepreneurial vibrancy of UNC-Chapel Hill and
The innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Research Triangle is important to our regional economy. Continued growth of the ecosystem relies on collaborations among top research universities often resulting in
Health/medical technology startups: apply for the annual program, which connects early-stage startups with its rich network of healthcare stakeholders and investors. Apply here
UNC Makers and supporters are invited to participate in Carolina’s second-ever BeAM MakerFest! Show off your creations from class or personal projects, or share your ideas and prototypes from research
The Chapel Hill Alt Protein Project, the Good Food Institute and UNC-Chapel Hill have collaborated to create the first cellular agriculture course in North Carolina, which launched in January of
Chris Morrison has worked with UNC startups for well over a decade, including being the founding CEO of Cell Microsystems, providing market development support for numerous UNC ventures such as
Creativity and innovation are at the heart of universities. And what better way to celebrate inventive mindsets than at the 2022 ACCelerate: Creativity and Innovation Festival, which honors creative exploration and innovative
Illumina for Startups is our way of accelerating innovation in the entrepreneurial community by partnering with leading venture capital investors and entrepreneurs to create, launch and grow genomics startups. Drive
At this year’s Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit, leaders in tech will explore what we can do to help make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the technology culture,
This expert-led panel will address the question “what do investors want to see from a company to make them take the plunge and invest?” It’s easy to get swept up
Recognizing the collaboration potential across high-growth industries like tech, life sciences, agtech and food innovation, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development is creating an environment that fosters connections through valuable programming
I-Corps Program Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation. The I-Corps program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides real-world training to help innovators
It’s that time of year where students are on the hunt for that perfect internship, one that will give them real-world experience, while helping confirm they are headed down the
The 7th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition, hosted by The Launch Place, will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists
The 7th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition, hosted by The Launch Place, will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists
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