Every idea we support, every partnership we build, and every investment we make has one purpose: to turn North Carolina’s research strength into real economic opportunity. NCInnovation is creating a future where innovation works for everyone.
NEWS & MEDIA
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NCInnovation Approves $6.8 Million for Eight University Projects, Expands Statewide Portfolio to $43.9 Million Across 55 Projects
The NCInnovation Board of Directors has approved $6.8 million in funding for eight university research projects, bringing the organization’s statewide commercialization portfolio to $43.9 million across 55 projects. The November 2026 slate spans biohealth, computing, energy, and climate resilience.
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Top 10 in Innovation
For the first time since the state began tracking its performance in 2000, North Carolina ranks among the nation's ten most innovative states. The 2026 Tracking Innovation report also shows how concentrated that strength is and what it will take to extend it to more regions.
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Robin Murchison Helps Set the Stage for NCInnovation’s Work
Robin Murchison began her career researching marine organisms on the North Carolina coast before spending years in nonprofit governance and operations. As NCInnovation's Community Manager, she supports the board, executive team, and office operations that allow colleagues to focus on the work that moves research forward.