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NCInnovation’s Research Grant Application Now Open, All UNC System Applied Researchers Eligible to Apply

NCInnovation supports university applied research that has commercial promise The university-to-industry pipeline is key to North Carolina’s (and America’s) technological...

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Q&A Series: Learn about NCInnovation-Backed Research in the Charlotte Region

Trailblazing research is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina, backed by NCInnovation NCInnovation (NCI) provides grant funding and support to university...

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NCInnovation adds three more hubs at UNC System institutions

Nonprofit expands statewide presence with new hubs at App State, Fayetteville State, and UNC Wilmington, increasing support for applied research...

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NCInnovation and NC IDEA Foundation: Partnering Up to Accelerate Innovation

NCInnovation and the NC IDEA Foundation recently announced a new partnership supporting NCI’s grants and regional innovation networks to accelerate...

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NCInnovation Adds Experienced Research Commercialization Leadership to Team

Durham, NC – NCInnovation, a non-profit organization that unlocks the innovative potential of North Carolina’s world-class public universities, today announced...

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Q&A Series: Learn about NCInnovation-Backed Research in Eastern NC

Trailblazing research is underway in eastern North Carolina, backed by NCInnovation NCInnovation (NCI) provides grant funding and support to university...

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In the News: WCU Researchers Join the Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The research of Dr. Byrd and Dr. Huffman is backed by an NCInnovation grant Cullowhee, NC – The Smoky Mountain...

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What Is the NCInnovation Endowment, and How Does it Work?

Legislature’s smart funding model means NCInnovation can deploy university research grants without spending down state money How NCInnovation receives and...

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Second Round of State Funding Moves to NCInnovation Endowment

NCInnovation endowment now has full $500 million prescribed in 2023-25 state budget Organization uses interest and investment income from endowment...

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WATCH: UNC Charlotte Researcher Describes His Work on Power Grid Efficiency to WBTV

Dr. Kamalasadan’s research is backed by an NCInnovation grant Charlotte, NC – WBTV recently interviewed UNC Charlotte researcher Dr. Sukumar...

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What They Are Saying: UNC System Chancellors Weigh in on NCInnovation Research Funding

NCInnovation approved $5.2 million in research grants to seven universities for projects from cancer research to lithium refining to PFAS...

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NCInnovation Approves $5 Million to Support Eight University Research Projects

Milestone marks NCInnovation’s first grant approvals, just four months after receiving state funding Grants entirely funded from interest earned on...

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How Does the “Valley of Death” Impede North Carolina’s Growth?

North Carolina is home to one of the nation’s top public university systems, rightfully hailed as our “crown jewel.” Within...

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NCInnovation: Just the Facts

NCInnovation unlocks the innovative potential of North Carolina’s world-class public universities. We provide grant funding to public university applied researchers...

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NCInnovation Surpasses $25 Million in Private Fundraising Commitments

Milestone checks off another legislative requirement months ahead of schedule Durham, NC – NCInnovation, a non-profit organization that helps unlock...

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NCInnovation Bolsters its Private Funding Commitments with $500,000 Pledge from The Huntington National Bank

Durham, NC – NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization that helps turn North Carolina’s university research breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions, today...

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NCInnovation Launches Pilot Grant Program to Accelerate University Research Commercialization Across North Carolina

Durham, NC – NCInnovation, a non-profit organization that helps unlock the innovative potential of North Carolina’s world-class public universities, today...

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NCInnovation Names RTP Veteran Linda Hall as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Durham, NC – NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization that helps turn North Carolina’s university research breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions, today...

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NCInnovation Expands Senior Leadership Team with Josh Howard and Erica Shrader

NCInnovation, a non-profit organization that helps turn North Carolina’s university research breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions, today announced two additions...

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Statement on Proposed Appointees to NCInnovation’s Board of Directors

The North Carolina General Assembly yesterday released its proposed list of legislative appointees to NCInnovation's Board of Directors.

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Progress Report: NCInnovation Announces Four Regional Directors

Directors will lead NCInnovation’s regional operations, anchored by ECU, WCU, UNC Charlotte, and N.C. A&T State University...

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Statement on NCInnovation’s Inclusion in State Budget Conference Report

The state budget conference report, released today, creates a $500 million endowment for NCInnovation...

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Op-Ed: Kelly King Explains NCInnovation’s Mission and Benefits

“Better to finish the R&D sequence at the point a product can turn into a private business, and that’s what...

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How Does the University R&D Sequence Work, Anyway?

NCInnovation exists to support North Carolina university researchers through the final leg of the R&D sequence, when the academic phase...

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CNBC Features NCInnovation in “Best State for Business” Coverage

CNBC yesterday named North Carolina its Best State for Business for the second consecutive year...

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NCInnovation Will “Generate HomegrownCompanies that Will Stay in North Carolina”

Last week, legislators unveiled the most ambitious economic development initiative since Research Triangle Park. NCInnovation will support rural economic development...

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What They’re Saying About NCInnovation

“This model holds great promise to expand North Carolina’s technology commercialization and serve as a blueprint to expand American innovation”...

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Legislators Offer Historic Appropriation for State’s Innovation Future

Proposed budget allocates $1.425 billion to NCInnovation, a nonprofit created to advance and commercialize applied research at NC universities The...

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