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Community, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

5 Networking Tips For Small Business Owners

August 23, 2023
Networking plays a pivotal role in the success of small businesses and entrepreneurship. It represents a strategic endeavor focused on forging and nurturing profound connections with individuals and organizations within and beyond one's industry. Numerous networking opportunities abound; all it takes is a proactive approach…
Group of people stand outside for mercodia ribbon cutting
Community, Ecosystem

Mercodia Opens US HQ in Innovation Quarter’s One Technology Place

May 5, 2023
Bioanalytical and biomarker company Mercodia joins Innovation Quarter biotechnology lineup to broaden its capacity in preclinical and clinical programs in the U.S. The Swedish, woman-owned bioanalytical and biomarker services company Mercodia opened its doors to their new laboratory in the Innovation Quarter’s One Technology Place.…
WFIRM's gyroid shaped tissue construct
Ecosystem

Biomanufacturing In Space: Axiom Space’s Bold Vision

May 2, 2023
Some things are worth traveling for. We drive the extra hour to one-of-a-kind restaurants, we cross state lines for best-in-class specialists and we travel days to experience unrivaled natural wonders. One day, there will be products that we have to travel across the Kármán Line…
Dr. Anthony Atala speaks to a crowd on the innovation ecosystem and Winston-Salem's RegenMed Hub.
Ecosystem

RegenMed Hub’s Innovation Ecosystem

April 25, 2023
From developing the world’s first lab-grown organ (a bladder) to the body-on-a-chip platform used for drug toxicity testing and personalized medicine, Winston-Salem-based scientists have been integral to cutting-edge regenerative medicine breakthroughs. More recently, Winston-Salem, known as the “City of Arts and Innovation,” has doubled down…
Modern workspaces can inspire and promote innovation and workplace morale.
Ecosystem

How to Boost Employee Morale – Innovation Districts Know Ways

December 21, 2022
We know that happy, engaged employees are more productive — they bring heightened energy to their work, inspire others and are motivated to do their best. As workplace environment and work-life balance are major contributors to employee morale, innovation districts are proof that work and…
The Innovation Quarter, a mixed-use development project in Winston-Salem, at night.
Community, Ecosystem

Why Are Innovation Districts Great Mixed-Use Projects?

November 30, 2022
Mixed-use developments can come in many different shapes and sizes. Some may be small, like a corner store with apartments above it, while others may be large-scale developments that include office space, retail space and residential units all in one complex. No matter the size…
The Innovation Quarter's iconic smoke stacks and Bailey South signage.
Community, Ecosystem

Three Leading Innovation District Examples

November 29, 2022
The Global Institute on Innovation Districts established the Global Network of Innovation Districts to promote and facilitate collaboration among innovation districts. As part of the GIID’s Global Network, the Innovation Quarter has shared learnings and experiences that have guided others to overcome challenges. We’ve also…
An aerial shot of the Innovation Quarter, an innovation district in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ecosystem

Innovation District Master Plan Tips

November 7, 2022
Before jumping into funding or growth strategies, it’s important to understand why an innovation district should exist in the first place. Identifying its purpose and defining the intended impact on an area are mission-critical steps to developing an innovation district master plan.  Understanding Needs to…

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