Translation Resources
Researchers seeking to translate their ideas to products and services are supported with resources and funding by many units across Carolina. Organizations like OVCR, Innovate Carolina, and the Office of Technology Commercialization provide assistance across the pipeline of development, and more specific programs are available during each stage.
See below for a comprehensive list of programs that can assist with commercial application.
Discovery
Investigation, discovery, & early development
Translation
Pre-commercial ecosystem for development activities
Commercialization
Management, technology licensing, & new venture support
Investment
Supporting product development & company growth
= funding,
= resources,
= funding + resources
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Idea Grants | Discovery | |||
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NC Collaboratory | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Lineberger Developmental Funding Program | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Eshelman Institute for Innovation | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Drug Discovery Initiative | Discovery | Translation | ||
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AdvanTx | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Creativity Hubs | Discovery | Translation | ||
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NC TraCS | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Gillings Innovation Labs | Discovery | Translation | ||
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UNC Core & Manufacturing Facilities | Discovery | Translation | ||
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School of Medicine Innovation Pilot Awards | Discovery | Translation | ||
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OTC Technology Development Grants | Discovery | Translation | ||
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Institute for Convergent Science | Discovery | Translation | Commercialization | |
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READDI | Discovery | Translation | Commercialization | |
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Digital Health Venture Studio | Commercialization | |||
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Pinnacle Hill Deerfield Partnership | Commercialization | |||
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KickStart Grant-Awards Program | Commercialization | Investment | ||
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Carolina Research Ventures | Investment | |||
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Carolina Angel Network | Investment |