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North Carolina booked nearly $4 billion in life sciences investments in 2025
Life sciences companies from around the globe continued to favor North Carolina for both new sites and expanded operations in 2025. Eighteen companies announced expansions, headquarters relocations, or new facilities totaling $3.79 billion during the year. The projects are expected to create 1,380 jobs in 10 communities across the state.
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Gov. Jim Hunt, advocate for biotech, dies
James B. Hunt Jr., a populist four-term governor who championed biotechnology as a new economic engine for North Carolina and led the creation of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, died Dec. 18. He was 88.
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NCBiotech supports proposed legislation to strengthen US biomanufacturing
New legislation proposed by a bipartisan and bicameral group of Congressional legislators and supported by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center would establish a dedicated national center aimed at strengthening U.S. innovation, capacity and workforce for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Johnson & Johnson symposium: AI bringing both opportunity and risk in drug development

As artificial intelligence begins to play a more central role in drug discovery, how do researchers and scientists achieve the right mix of AI-driven insights, data integrity, human involvement and ethical considerations?

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2026 BPD Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium & Vendor Show

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BPD’s 7th Annual Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Symposium and Vendor Show will be held Friday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC.  

CGT companies and CDMO operations in North Carolina continue to locate new manufacturing sites here. Learn about technical advances and challenges in this field from speakers, plus what suppliers and service providers can offer to support your CGT process and product development projects. 

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Life Sciences Marketing Group - The SEO Evolution: Understanding the Impacts of Generative Engine Optimization

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Join NCBiotech's Life Sciences Marketing Group on Nov. 4 for a webinar on The SEO Evolution: Understanding the Impacts of of Generative Engine Optimization.

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Informing Innovation Presents: Information That Powers Startups

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Don’t let overlooked insights stall your progress as a startup.

Join Informing Innovation for a panel presentation to learn what information really matters. Not all information is equal. 

For life sciences startups, knowing what data to prioritize and what to ditch can be the difference between stalled progress and reaching the next milestone. Attend and gain a better understanding of what data to prioritize, what to let go, and how to align your messaging with what funders and partners care about most.

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N.C. agriculture economy poised to address multiple challenges

Agriculture represents one-sixth of the North Carolina economy, employing nearly 780,000 people. The state ranks ninth among all states in agricultural production.

With these foundational strengths, North Carolina agribusinesses, farmers and ag technology companies are well-equipped to navigate a variety of challenges, according to speakers at the recent Ag Allies Conference sponsored by the NC Chamber.

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Conference Center @NCBiotech Open House

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Join the Conference Center at NCBiotech for an open house on November 18.

Whether you're a longtime partner or joining us for the first time, we invite you and your colleagues to attend this special evening. Our talented events team will be available to provide tours, answer questions, and demonstrate how we can assist with your upcoming meetings and events.

Enjoy refreshments from our catering partners as you explore the space.

 

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