University Trustees announced a new fund to help commercialize research activities, learned about the work of some of Carolina's centers and institutes and received a centuries-old piece of history during their January Meeting.
In this newly created position, Cone will drive Carolina’s commitment to translate University research and ideas into practical benefit for society while enhancing economic prosperity in North Carolina and beyond.
Carolina ranks among the top 10 research universities in the country and has sought ways to transform ideas from its labs into the marketplace to create new companies, products and services, and jobs.
More than 150 North Carolina companies have spun out of UNC, many from the University’s research.