Applied Sciences

The Triangle is where applied sciences and engineering converge — with companies that are investing in research to stay ahead of the curve and improve the well being of North Carolina residents. Here’s a snapshot of innovators already making their mark:

• iOrganBio (iOB) – An AI-guided cell manufacturing platform transforming human cell production, based at BioLabs on Franklin Street.
• GeneVentiv Therapeutics – This UNC Chapel Hill startup is a gene therapy company that focuses on blood diseases and disorders.
• Blue Sky Robotics – Develops AI vision software that makes robots more intuitive and effective.
• HonorBridge – A non-profit and organ donation and recovery facility.

Hundreds of companies at every stage are developing and bringing solutions to the world’s greatest challenges right here in Chapel Hill. Ready to tap in? Your breakthrough belongs here.

Ready to join a community that is inherently curious? Our applied sciences industry is fueled by a collaborative community and research mindset that is ready to tackle today’s most pressing issues.

BioLabs is a 23,000-square-foot facility on Franklin Street, which has the lab space to help support the tremendous amount of research that is happening in the Triangle. You can also tap into technical powerhouses like the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL), a specialized nanofabrication lab that breaks down departmental silos through shared expertise. We have program support at every level — state, regional, and local, to help your ideas move forward.

Our talent pipeline comes from all over the region, including graduates from:

• UNC’s new bachelor’s degrees in materials and environmental engineering bridge technical skill with liberal arts thinking, while the university’s graduate programs in biostatistics and healthcare management consistently earn top national rankings.
• Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering offers six undergraduate and three master’s degree pathways focusing on applied applications like biotechnology, biomedical engineering, medical technology, and more.
• NC State University offers nationally ranked programs in engineering and life sciences, including strengths in biological and agricultural engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and materials science.
• Durham Tech’s clinical research program prepares experienced professionals to solve real-world problems, offering graduates ready to assist your team in the preparation and review of clinical documentation and reports.