ProKidney LLC, a Winston-Salem-based clinical-stage biotechnology company founded in 2015 and targeting chronic kidney disease (CKD) with a proprietary cell therapy, plans to create up to 330 jobs and establish a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro by 2027. 

Local startups innovating in health care made important connections with leaders from health systems and payer organizations during the “Aligning Health Care Innovation in North Carolina: Health Systems, Payers, Innovators, and the Quintuple Aim,” event held on April 27. 

Life Sciences Marketing Group - Social Media Trends and Content Strategy

Join the Life Sciences Marketing Group for our next program on June 20.  Chelsey Holts and Jane Rudenko from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will share a presentation on Social Media Updates for 2023 and How to Maximize Your Content Strategy. 

In this talk, you will learn: 

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Finding Alpha in Agritech's Next Sustainability Revolution

​Whether you're an investor considering allocating assets to the dynamic agrifood sector, working in the sector or exploring ag careers, please join Vidavo Ventures on June 15 to hear a venture perspective on the state of ag innovation.

Attendees will gain a deeper knowledge of agrifood innovation trends, the sector’s opportunities and challenges and unique venture investment strategies to drive strong returns and positive climate impact. ​​Don't miss an opportunity to connect with industry experts, engage with investors and expand your network. 

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The Business of Innovation

Early-stage businesses face a unique set of foundational challenges during the early stages of growth. The “Business of Innovation” is a workshop series offered in multiple locations throughout North Carolina that highlights the unique needs of innovation-driven companies, including university spinouts.

Learn from experts in the areas of dilutive and non-dilutive funding, legal & IP, business development, and university tech transfer, and network with successful innovation-oriented entrepreneurs.

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The North Carolina Biotechnology Center awarded 87 grants and loans totaling $2,283,930 to universities, bioscience companies and non-profit organizations in the third quarter of its fiscal year.

The awards, made in January, February and March, will support life science research, technology commercialization and entrepreneurship throughout North Carolina. The funding will also help universities and companies attract follow-on funding from other sources.

The Ups and Downs of the DEI Journey

Join NCBIO on May 31 for a presentation on The Ups and Downs of the DEI Journey. Panelists include:

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An exciting group of startups innovating in health care pitched as part of the April 27 event, “Aligning Health Care Innovation in North Carolina: Health Systems, Payers, Innovators, and the Quintuple Aim.”

Life Sciences Marketing Group - Content Strategy and Management

Join the Life Sciences Marketing Group on May 23 for a presentation on content strategy and management. Matthew Chamberlin and Meghan Palmer of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health will share techniques for developing a solid content strategy.

This is your roadmap for execution that achieves results and meets your marketing communications objectives. 

In this talk, you will learn best practices for: 

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