The Biotechnology Center is the world's first government-sponsored organization dedicated to developing the biotechnology industry.
Since 1984, the Biotechnology Center has helped to build research, business and education programs across North Carolina, and also to develop strategic policy.
In addition to its headquarters in Research Triangle Park, the Biotechnology Center operates offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and Winston-Salem to build partnerships statewide for biotechnology development.
Biotechnology Center grant programs help fund universities' faculty recruitment, lab equipment and research.
Business loans are geared to fit specific stages of bioscience company development, and can total up to $1 million.
The staff also works to train teachers and develop biotechnology coursework as part of the state's world-class workforce training programs.
Sector development in agriculture, biofuels, marine biotechnology, medical devices, natural products and nanobiotechnology is also under way. The Centers of Innovation program is designed to shape research and commercialization in these and other biotechnology-related industry sectors.
Visit the North Carolina Biotechnology Center website for more information about programs and the industry that generates $45.8 billion for the state.
For more information about programs and deadlines, visit the North Carolina Biotechnology Center website.