innovation

Jul 11, 2025

NC State-affiliated Startup Transforming Packaging with Home Compostable Solutions

A Complex Problem Packaging plays a key role in preserving freshness, preventing contamination, and protecting products during transportation. But the widespread use of petrochemical-based plastics, films, and containers – particularly…

Jun 2, 2025

NC State Startup Mimikai Launches DEET-Free Insect Repellent

Mimikai, a California-based startup company backed by venture funding, recently announced the launch of its first line of DEET-free insect and tick repellent that utilize natural ingredients for effective bite…

May 22, 2025

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Backs Six Budding Inventions

At NC State, we know today’s research drives tomorrow’s breakthroughs — and much of that early innovation begins right here. Recognizing this, Chancellor Randy Woodson launched the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) in 2010 to help faculty turn bold ideas into real-world impact. The fund has fueled dozens of startups, attracted millions in follow-on support, and delivered solutions that make a difference — and now, meet the 2025 award winners driving the next wave of innovation.

Apr 16, 2025

NC State Science to Supplement: CodonRX Pioneers a New Era in Gut Health

Innovation at NC State University is transforming lives, one scientific breakthrough at a time. The latest success story, CodonRX, a probiotic supplement designed to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, is already making an impact on digestive health worldwide.

Mar 10, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we spoke with four women in the Wolfpack who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research. All four women graciously shared their insights and perspectives as researchers and startup founders.

Feb 5, 2025

Join Us at the NC State Catalyze Conference – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

CATALYZE is a full-day commercialization conference sponsored by the Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI) in partnership with ASSIST and iCONs. Its goal is to allow for the commingling of ideas and the formation of teams for commercialization at the earliest stage.

Feb 3, 2025

Two NC State Faculty Named National Academy of Inventor Fellows

NC State faculty members Dr. Martin Thuo and Dr. Victor Veliadis have been named National Academy of Inventors Fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. Collectively, NAI…

Jan 20, 2023

NC State Innovation Showcased at CES 2023

The NC State Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) attended the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January to promote NC State innovations and startup companies in the…

Oct 13, 2017

Top Innovator, Entrepreneurs Honored at NC State Celebration of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

On a campus crowded with world-leading faculty spinning off startup companies and writing patent applications at a record-breaking pace, the annual awards for innovator of the year and entrepreneur of…

Aug 23, 2017

NC State Commercialization Breaks Records, Gears Up for More

NC State’s Office of Technology Commercialization and New Ventures has just completed its most successful year ever, launching a record 15 startup companies, executing a record 169 licenses and options…