Advancing biotechnology innovation
17 UNC System Campuses • 35 Private Universities • 10 Technology Transfer Offices 
- Nearly half of university-granted patents in NC are biotech-related
- Since 2000, more than $9 billion in NIH funding granted to NC institutions
- 36 wet lab sites, more than 25 core lab sites, and 7 research parks provide world-class facilities for NC researchers
- More than 20 intellectual and regional exchange groups throughout the state provide networking opportunities
