NCBiotech Transforms Life Sciences in North Carolina

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Networking. Training events. Employment opportunities. NCBiotech can connect you with the next job or company you need to advance your career in life sciences.

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Careers & Training

NCBiotech connects you to resources for training and job opportunities in the life sciences. Tools and resources are available statewide to connect you with your next opportunity.  
 

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Company Directory

North Carolina is home to 860 life sciences companies that directly employ 76,000 people. This directory includes those companies as well as 2,500 additional North Carolina companies that support or are related to our thriving sector.

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Latest NC Life Sciences News

The Piedmont Triad region’s hottest tech ticket on May 27 was 2026 Triad BioNight, where more than 400 business, academic and community representatives gathered to celebrate outstanding leaders in the region’s thriving life sciences sector. Awards were given for excellence in education, community, service/support, entrepreneurship, and research.

The artificial intelligence revolution has come to North Carolina’s life sciences sector in a big way, as companies from the smallest startups to global drug manufacturers deploy AI across almost all functions.

Whenever Toni Darville, M.D., gives a presentation about one particular topic, she expects bewildered expressions on people’s faces. It’s not what she discusses that stirs confusion, but rather why someone in her role is even talking about the subject. “People often seem surprised when I speak about chlamydia as a pediatric infectious disease physician,” said Darville.

Whether you have a new company with an idea or an established company looking to grow, NCBiotech will connect you with the resources to transform your business. Find lab spaces, meeting spaces and more.

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Entrepreneur Resources

NCBiotech wants entrepreneurs and startups to thrive in North Carolina.

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Business Resources

NCBiotech offers meeting spaces as well as analysis and resources needed to inform strategic decisions for your company.
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Career Center

The NCBiotech Career Center connects the local workforce with North Carolina-based jobs and internships in the life science industry. Whether you're looking to fill roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, business development or beyond, post your open positions and find out why the NCBiotech Career Center is the best place to connect with North Carolina life science talent.

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Latest NC Life Sciences News

The Piedmont Triad region’s hottest tech ticket on May 27 was 2026 Triad BioNight, where more than 400 business, academic and community representatives gathered to celebrate outstanding leaders in the region’s thriving life sciences sector. Awards were given for excellence in education, community, service/support, entrepreneurship, and research.

The artificial intelligence revolution has come to North Carolina’s life sciences sector in a big way, as companies from the smallest startups to global drug manufacturers deploy AI across almost all functions.

Whenever Toni Darville, M.D., gives a presentation about one particular topic, she expects bewildered expressions on people’s faces. It’s not what she discusses that stirs confusion, but rather why someone in her role is even talking about the subject. “People often seem surprised when I speak about chlamydia as a pediatric infectious disease physician,” said Darville.

Research grants. Company loans. Financial resources. NCBiotech can link you to the funding you need to make your life sciences innovation a reality.

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Research Grants

NCBiotech grants fill critical funding gaps along the innovation continuum - from building university infrastructure to supporting early stage development of university inventions to help move technology toward commercialization.

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Company Loans

NCBiotech understands the importance of emerging entrepreneurial companies to the state’s life science landscape.

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Funding Resources

Among the many obstacles between idea and market in life sciences product development, the most daunting is securing capital.

NCBiotech offers several funding programs designed to fill gaps in technology development and company growth. These funds help university researchers and companies conduct critical studies and reach significant development milestones that enable them to attract follow-on funding.

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Latest NC Life Sciences News

The Piedmont Triad region’s hottest tech ticket on May 27 was 2026 Triad BioNight, where more than 400 business, academic and community representatives gathered to celebrate outstanding leaders in the region’s thriving life sciences sector. Awards were given for excellence in education, community, service/support, entrepreneurship, and research.

The artificial intelligence revolution has come to North Carolina’s life sciences sector in a big way, as companies from the smallest startups to global drug manufacturers deploy AI across almost all functions.

Whenever Toni Darville, M.D., gives a presentation about one particular topic, she expects bewildered expressions on people’s faces. It’s not what she discusses that stirs confusion, but rather why someone in her role is even talking about the subject. “People often seem surprised when I speak about chlamydia as a pediatric infectious disease physician,” said Darville.

Our strong cluster thrives from a diverse ecosystem and specialized talent. NCBiotech can show you all the benefits available to you as part of the NC life sciences community.

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What makes North Carolina a leading life sciences hub?

Our top-tier research universities, strong talent pipeline, and thriving ecosystem are moving life sciences companies forward.

Why North Carolina
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NCBiotech Strategy 2030

NCBiotech accelerates growth in the life sciences statewide, delivering economic impact for North Carolina. Our 2030 strategy calls for thought leadership, partnerships and collaboration to fuel growth over the next five years.

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Company Directory

North Carolina is home to 860 life sciences companies that directly employ 76,000 people. This directory also includes 2,500 support company sites in our thriving sector.

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Latest NC Life Sciences News

The Piedmont Triad region’s hottest tech ticket on May 27 was 2026 Triad BioNight, where more than 400 business, academic and community representatives gathered to celebrate outstanding leaders in the region’s thriving life sciences sector. Awards were given for excellence in education, community, service/support, entrepreneurship, and research.

The artificial intelligence revolution has come to North Carolina’s life sciences sector in a big way, as companies from the smallest startups to global drug manufacturers deploy AI across almost all functions.

Whenever Toni Darville, M.D., gives a presentation about one particular topic, she expects bewildered expressions on people’s faces. It’s not what she discusses that stirs confusion, but rather why someone in her role is even talking about the subject. “People often seem surprised when I speak about chlamydia as a pediatric infectious disease physician,” said Darville.

NCBiotech keeps its eye on the horizon. Let us introduce you to the life sciences companies with the technologies of tomorrow.

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NCBiotech Portfolio

NCBiotech has invested in more than 255 North Carolina life sciences companies through loan and convertible note programs. These investments have led to nearly 50 mergers and acquisitions and IPOs.

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Emerging Company Development

The Emerging Company Development team invests in early-stage companies through loan programs that help companies reach early milestones and enable them to raise private capital. Additionally, it advises life science companies on business, product development, and fundraising strategy and help entrepreneurs refine their business plans, investor presentations, and financial projections.

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Company Directory

North Carolina is home to 860 life sciences companies that directly employ 76,000 people. This directory includes those companies, as well as 2,500 support company sites.

Search Directory

Latest NC Life Sciences News

The Piedmont Triad region’s hottest tech ticket on May 27 was 2026 Triad BioNight, where more than 400 business, academic and community representatives gathered to celebrate outstanding leaders in the region’s thriving life sciences sector. Awards were given for excellence in education, community, service/support, entrepreneurship, and research.

The artificial intelligence revolution has come to North Carolina’s life sciences sector in a big way, as companies from the smallest startups to global drug manufacturers deploy AI across almost all functions.

Whenever Toni Darville, M.D., gives a presentation about one particular topic, she expects bewildered expressions on people’s faces. It’s not what she discusses that stirs confusion, but rather why someone in her role is even talking about the subject. “People often seem surprised when I speak about chlamydia as a pediatric infectious disease physician,” said Darville.

Video Credits: Syngenta, NCBiotech: NC Life Science Video, Duke University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, East Carolina University

NCBiotech leads life science economic development for North Carolina. We help advance ideas from research to marketplace, overcoming all of the challenges in between. We are transforming businesses, technologies, professionals and whole sectors related to life science. Our continued mission to support innovation, commercialization, education and business growth has made North Carolina a global life science leader.

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