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Office of Research and Innovation
NC State Office of Research Commercialization

Unlocking Innovation

Incredible technologies are coming out of NC State. Discover how they’re creating positive economical, technological and societal impact.

Innovation, Collaboration and Support

The Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) cultivates an inclusive environment of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence and bridges connections from North Carolina State University’s research community to industry and startups by strategically evaluating, protecting and licensing technology.

NC State Highlights Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Chancellor Woodson hosted the 33rd annual Celebration of Innovation on Oct. 8th and announced the winners of the 2024 Innovator and Entrepreneur of the Year awards, which recognize impactful NC State inventors and their research discoveries.

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The Wolfpack community enjoyed a laser show at the Belltower during Packapalooza festivities on August 26, 2023. Photo by Becky Kirkland

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November 14, 2024

NC State Ranks Globally and Nationally for Patents Granted

North Carolina State University earned a notable position on the global stage in 2023, securing the No. 60 spot in the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents, according to…

October 25, 2024

NC State Startups Secure $480K in One NC Funding

Eight North Carolina-based startup companies working to commercialize NC State research innovations recently received funding from the One North Carolina Small Business Program. Administered by the North Carolina Department of…

October 09, 2024

NC State Highlights Innovation and Entrepreneurship

NC State University is a national leader in generating impactful research innovations. Our talented faculty and student researchers have made discoveries we’ve helped transform into real-world solutions ranging from new…