Mission & Values

OUR MISSION

Commercialize and scale innovation to create jobs and improve economic opportunity in all 100 counties in North Carolina.

OUR VISION

North Carolina will be the Innovation State. Enabled by a public-private partnership to accelerate commercialized innovation from NC’s universities.

Turning Research into Results

Government-supported research leads to more patents and licenses, moving ideas from the lab to the marketplace.

More Jobs, More Opportunity

Companies stay in North Carolina, growing taxable income and creating higher-paying careers across the state.

State-wide Collaboration

Industry and academic partnerships deepen collaboration and strengthen mentorship for emerging innovators.

A Stronger State Economy

Business growth increases state revenue, supporting long-term economic stability.

Innovation Lives Here

Ideas born in North Carolina stay in North Carolina, fueling homegrown success and statewide impact.