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Ecosystem

What Do Startups Gain from Being in an Innovation District?

August 5, 2021
If a startup ecosystem can’t thrive in a vacuum, then a startup certainly can’t either. It’s proven that the innovation process benefits from relationships—both within and across industries—and innovation districts provide the environment for building that essential network. The Innovation Quarter is just one facet…
Community, Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem of Winston-Salem

August 3, 2021
What is a Startup Ecosystem? Startup ecosystems, like startups, come in all shapes and sizes. They all have a different look and feel, yet share common characteristics: They form through a convergence of organizations and individuals looking to innovate and find unique solutions to complex…
Lifestyle

Wildlife in the City: Biodiversity in the Innovation Quarter

June 24, 2021
When you think of urban landscape, wildlife isn't necessarily at the top of your mind. But that doesn't mean it's not there, lurking under the rocks and among the flowers, trees, and buildings of our inclusive concrete jungle. While the Innovation Quarter has redeveloped and…
Wake Forest University students in a chemistry class.
Ecosystem

How Anchor Institutions Help Develop Highly Innovative Areas

June 23, 2021
Anchor institutions are named with intention—these prominent research universities, medical centers and cultural institutions are rooted in their cities and have the economic means to support themselves and often other aspects of their communities. Many successful innovation districts lean into anchor institutions for ongoing collaboration…
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Innovation Quarter's Long Branch Trail
Community, Ecosystem

Top Innovation Districts Find Partnerships that Drive Growth

June 21, 2021
The most robust and impactful innovation districts are anchors within their communities, but they don’t achieve greatness independently. Strategic partnerships—both public and private—are vital to growing innovation districts and helping them thrive. Key Benefits of Partnerships Organizations have different strengths—some are exemplary at fundraising and…
Wake Forest University and the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma partner to make youth football safer.
Ecosystem

Academic-Industry Collaboration Best Practices

June 11, 2021
All too often, we hear about the barriers to academic-industry collaboration and parnterships. Academia moves too slowly for eager startups. Risk-averse, financially motivated corporations stifle academic research and development. The truth is, partnerships between academic and corporate entities are becoming key to accelerating research, innovation…

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