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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…
An aerial view of downtown Winston-Salem.
Community, Ecosystem, Lifestyle

Get to Know Downtown Winston-Salem

November 2, 2022
Defined by winding greenways, eclectic art galleries, relaxed restaurants, stately architecture and lively outdoor hangouts, Winston-Salem’s downtown areas are distinct in their personalities and characters. Discover a few of the multiple personalities and noteworthy neighborhoods in the city’s center. Arts District The heart of Winston-Salem’s…
Regenerative medicine 3D printer at WFIRM
Ecosystem

How ReMDO Changes the Game for Regenerative Medicine Startups

September 13, 2022
In regenerative medicine, coming up with successful treatments for critical needs is the primary challenge. But, once those developments are researched, tested and perfected, what comes next? Getting treatments to patients. Successful technology must be standardized and scalable to make its way to the marketplace:…
Innovation Quarter Central District
Ecosystem

GIID’s Q&A on its Global Network and The Innovation Quarter

September 12, 2022
The Global Network of Innovation Districts is a group of leaders from 23 innovation districts—including representatives from the Innovation Quarter—focused on developing individual districts and advancing the innovation district model. The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) designed the Global Network to connect worldwide district…
Dr. Anthony Atala, a leading doctor and research scientist in regenerative medicine, stands in his lab in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ecosystem

Dr. Anthony Atala Talks Regenerative Medicine

September 1, 2022
For over a decade, Winston-Salem has been the premier hub for regenerative medicine. Thanks to organizations like the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), a team of 400 subject matter experts in bioprinting, tissue engineering, and cell and gene therapy working on more than…
Food trucks line up at Bailey Park at night in the Innovation Quarter.
Ecosystem

Global Network of Innovation Districts Chose iQ as a Member

July 22, 2022
The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) formally launched its Global Network of Innovation Districts in March 2022. Its purpose is to facilitate collaboration among established and emerging innovation districts so they can learn and grow. This network and many other initiatives point to an…
downtown-winston-salem
Ecosystem

How Winston-Salem is Becoming a Hub for Regenerative Medicine

July 20, 2022
What if life-saving treatments didn’t depend on the availability of donor organs or finding a compatible match? What if we could renew the functionality of dysfunctional or diseased cells, tissues or organs through new growth and cell production? These “what ifs” are just a glimpse…
3D bioprinted parts from WFIRM
Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Local Regenerative Medicine Examples in Winston-Salem

July 19, 2022
Regenerative medicine companies are transcending the limits of what we previously thought was possible—and some are even doing it in our backyard. The Innovation Quarter has become a growing hub of world-class regenerative medicine visionaries making incredible progress in the field through various clinical applications.…
The exterior of Six Hundred Degrees restaurant at night.
Community, Lifestyle

Food, Fire, Family: The Recipe Behind Six Hundred Degrees

July 15, 2022
An appreciation for locally grown food is in Chef Travis Myers’ blood. Growing up with parents from agricultural communities naturally instilled certain values in Travis and his sisters: Use local ingredients and respect the hard work that farmers put into their craft. Today, Chef Travis…
Cyclists pass by Bailey Power Plant during the 2021 WInston-Salem Cycling Classic race.
Lifestyle

The Best Things to Do in Winston-Salem this Summer

July 7, 2022
There’s no beach or mountain within Winston-Salem’s city limits, but that doesn’t mean our city isn’t a destination for summer fun. Whether you’re planning a staycation or are looking to get to know the city a little bit better, there are plenty of activities and…

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