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Why Raleigh Will Be the Next Startup Hub

Inc. features the Research Triangle region as a thriving innovation hub, highlighting NC State’s Centennial Campus.

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Research and Innovation News

Jun 12, 2018

Study Finds Aromatic Herbs Lead to Better Parenting in Starlings

The presence of aromatic herbs in the nest leads to some improved parenting behaviors in European starlings.

Jun 12, 2018

Four of North Carolina’s Oddest Pollinators (They Aren’t Bees)

An NC State entomologist lists four of North Carolina's oddest pollinators.
Two women among crowd enjoying the Leading strand exhibit

Jun 11, 2018

Bringing Invisible Worlds to Light

A new project brought together scientists and designers to explore new ways to share scientific research with the public.
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Cover of newest issue of results. Title is "Unlocking the Mind"results.

NC State’s Annual Research Publication

In North Carolina, #Research is strong. Learn more about the statewide impact that @NCStateResearch had on all area… https://t.co/CCbH4bMyBE

- July 11, 2018

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RT @NCStateProvost: #CampaignNCState is going strong! Learn more about how we #ThinkAndDo on campus at https://t.co/rS4zmz9xi3. https://t.c…

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RT @NC_WRRI: Read about the latest efforts from @SeaGrantNC & @NCState_BAE engineer, @BDoll66, in Windsor, NC to help find solutions to all…

- July 11, 2018

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IBM Quantum LabNC State Named as First US University-Based
IBM Q Hub

NC State will be the first university in North America to establish an IBM Q Hub as part of the global
IBM Q Network, a collaboration between tech powerhouse IBM and top Fortune 500 companies, national research labs and leading universities to advance quantum computing. Want to know more about quantum computing and what it means for NC State?

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Research Statistics

2nd
Industry
Expenditures*

2nd
in Licenses and
Options Executed*

$405 M
in New Research
Awards FY17

Top 25
Universities for
Technology Transfer**

$1.3 B
in Research
Proposals Submitted

5th
in Startups
Launched*

72
Partners on
Centennial Campus

4,443 Jobs
Created Across
NC in FY17

* Among all public universities without a medical school
** Milken Institute report, 2017

NC State Research Annual Review 2017

Think and Do

Record Breaking Year

NC State’s Office of Research and Innovation celebrated a year of tremendous success in 2017, including the launch of four innovative research programs and networks, a meteoric rise in the development of co-located partners and unprecedented numbers of startups, patents, and dollars invested in research at NC State.

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Research Events

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  • Aug
    15
    URC Meeting


    Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Location: Springboard Executive Conference Room205, 1021 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

  • Sep
    19
    Research Operations Council


    Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
    Location: Springboard Executive Conference Room 205, 1021 Main Campus Drive

  • Oct
    18
    Research Operations Council


    Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
    Location: Springboard Executive Conference Room 205, 1021 Main Campus Drive