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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VIDEO: Inside an NCInnovation Hub — A Day in the Life of a Regional Hub Director
NCInnovation's regional Hub Directors work every day to connect university researchers with the people and resources needed to move discoveries toward commercialization—building relationships across higher education, industry, entrepreneurship, and economic development in communities across North Carolina.
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NCInnovation Partners with NC IDEA to Strengthen North Carolina’s Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
NCInnovation and NC IDEA are joining forces for the 8th Annual Ecosystem Summit — a two-day gathering of entrepreneurial leaders and ecosystem champions in Wrightsville Beach on November 12–13, 2026, centered around the theme "This Thing of Ours: Navigating the Way."
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VIDEO: How UNC Charlotte's Battery-Powered Rail Technology Could Transform Rail Transportation
UNC Charlotte's Dr. Shen-En Chen is developing a battery-powered rail system that uses wireless charging technology embedded in the tracks—eliminating the need for miles of expensive overhead electrical infrastructure while making rail electrification more affordable and flexible to deploy.
