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• Triangle medtechs earn spots in prestigious MTI Accelerator Cohort

  Discover how triangle medtech startups are gaining national recognition as North Carolina’s innovation ecosystem continues to mature, supported by clinical talent and research institutions.

• $1.5M Grant Expands Biotech Training Capacity At Johnston Community College

  A $1.5 million Golden LEAF grant will expand biotech training capacity, helping meet growing demand for GMP, aseptic processing, automation, robotics, and other skills tied to North Carolina’s workforce.

• Opus Genetics Gains Momentum In Inherited Retinal Disease Treatments

  See how research is opening new possibilities for rare inherited retinal diseases, with early clinical findings showing restored visual function, encouraging tolerability, and regulatory momentum.

• Triad BioNight Celebrates Life Sciences, Honors Special Contributors

  A vibrant community comes together to honor innovation, explore AI’s expanding role in healthcare, and highlight the collaborations, talent, and investment fueling rapid growth across the region.

• UNCG Receives $2M To Grow Biomanufacturing Workforce

  A new workforce initiative combines training, data science, and immersive learning to prepare students for high-demand roles, offering a flexible pathway to strengthen talent pipelines.

• Greenville Startup Scout Scientific Filling Niche In Analytical Testing

  A layoff became the spark for building a nimble analytical lab serving pharma and beyond. Discover how expertise, adaptability, and calculated risk-taking can unlock faster problem-solving.

• New Partnership Aims To Improve Access To Rare Disease Trials

  Gain insight into a new collaboration that brings structure to rare disease trial referrals, improving how patients are matched, supported, and connected to study sites.

• NC Life Sciences Companies Embrace AI Across Multiple Functions

  Take a look at how AI is transforming North Carolina’s life sciences sector, driving faster drug discovery, smarter manufacturing, and data-driven innovation, reshaping the future of therapeutics.

• Closed Auto Plant In Sanford Becomes A Workforce Training Hub

  A former manufacturing site is reborn as a training hub that combines industry-shaped labs, employer-driven curriculum, and flexible programs to prepare a workforce ready for evolving demands.

• How Southeast NC Is Building A Life Sciences Powerhouse

  Southeastern North Carolina is gaining momentum as a life sciences hub, fueled by new logistics infrastructure and workforce training, creating stronger connections across the region’s growing bioeconomy.

• NC's $230M Biomanufacturing Training Investment

  North Carolina is investing $230M+ in workforce training to support growth. Expanding facilities, modern curricula, and industry partnerships are building a pipeline equipped for production demands.

• New Initiatives Strengthen Emerging Health Innovation Ecosystem

  Charlotte’s health innovation community is gaining momentum through new networks, shared spaces, and startup support programs, turning collaboration into a catalyst for growth across the region.

• Automation, Partnerships Driving Advances In NC Pharma Manufacturing

  Industry leaders in North Carolina discuss how automation, AI, workforce training, and collaboration are shaping the future of manufacturing, highlighting a shared focus on sustainable growth.

• N.C. Life Sciences Leaders Focused On Enhancing The State's Strengths

  North Carolina’s life sciences success isn’t guaranteed. Industry leaders warn that global competition, infrastructure demands, and talent development will determine whether the state keeps its edge.

• North Carolina Booked Nearly $4 Billion In Investments In 2025

  North Carolina’s life sciences sector saw nearly $3.8 billion in 2025 investments, expanded manufacturing capacity, and major workforce initiatives, reinforcing the state’s position as a national leader.

• Legacy Feeds NC's Resilient Life Sciences Supply Chain Growth

  North Carolina’s expanding life sciences infrastructure is creating one of the world’s most integrated supply‑chain hubs and driving major investment across biopharma, agtech, and regulated research.

• A Year Of Momentum And A Future Full Of Promise

  Charlotte’s life sciences ecosystem accelerated in 2025, anchored by expanding research capabilities. With deeper collaboration on the horizon, the region enters 2026 positioned for even greater momentum.

• Genentech More Than Doubles Initial Holly Springs Investment To $2B

  An expansion in Holly Springs highlights rising momentum, with increased investment, higher production capacity, and hundreds of new jobs. See how this project strengthens regional talent pipelines.

• Eastern NC Biomanufacturing Region Reports Strong Growth

  Eastern North Carolina is rapidly becoming a biomanufacturing powerhouse, capturing most of the state’s recent life sciences investment and job growth while expanding training programs.

• ARPA-H Funds WFIRM-Led Program For On-Demand Bioprinted Kidneys

  A new federal initiative is advancing bioprinted kidney tissue engineered from a patient’s own cells, combining cutting‑edge bioprinting, bioinks, and bioreactors to address the growing donor shortage.