Platelets are always in short supply and must be used within five days of donation. But now, SelSym may have a solution: synthetic platelets. Their new report in Science Translational Medicine shows success in mice, rats, and pigs.

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Join the thriving community of innovators and entrepreneurs driving economic growth at UNC-Chapel Hill! In 2023, UNC-Chapel Hill Affiliated Startups boasted 109,672 employees, with 15,305 right here in North Carolina.

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Art therapy is transformative for Parkinson’s patients, providing mental stimulation and emotional solace. CareYaya’s AI-powered tools provide art therapy, translating finger movements into images for cognitive stimulation.

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Join UNC-Chapel Hill’s Innovate Carolina team to learn about key areas of market research based on your business needs and methods for data collection.

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GameFlo and Roomadillo are finalists for the 37th cycle of the $50,000 NC IDEA SEED grant. The startups were chosen from 20 semi-finalists. These finalists will present before a review panel, and winners are announced in mid-May.

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FHI 360 launched an e-learning course aimed at guiding programs in digital radiology and CAD software for TB screening. Aligned with WHO guidelines, it equips healthcare providers with essential skills for accurate TB diagnosis.

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Our new Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Dedric Carter, is taking the time to listen to different voices in the Carolina community while learning how to advance Innovate Carolina into the next chapter.

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More than 8 million U.S. healthcare workers per year are exposed to hazardous drugs. UNC-affiliated startup ChemoGLO has products that help health facilities meet national standards of practice for keeping people safe.

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Dr. Ronit Freeman and her colleagues have manipulated DNA and proteins to create cells that look and act like cells in the body. This technique will impact regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic tools.

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Discover Launch Chapel Hill, an incredible accelerator shaping the future. Tune into 97.9 The Hill WCHL's chat with Executive Director Ian Baltutis and accelerator cohort members Michael Truesdale and Judy Batista.

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Earlier this month, our Institute for Innovation kicked off their speaker series with a fascinating panel on leadership and building effective teams through innovation, hosted at the new Innovate Carolina Junction.

Brandwein's Bagels proudly sponsors over 200 varsity athletes, fostering opportunities without strict expectations. The business aims to build genuine connections with players, standing by them through every triumph and challenge.

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Carolina researchers are leading the charge in solar energy innovation with the CHASE Solar Hub. CHASE is making waves in Year 4, advancing technologies that convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into liquid methanol.

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Join us tomorrow for the inaugural Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition at UNC-Chapel Hill! Organized by the 1789 Student Venture Fund, the competition brings together student teams to show their innovative business concepts.

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Driving innovation at every stage. In 2023, UNC-Chapel Hill boasted 193 active student founders and 172 alumni entrepreneurs, each shaping the future with their startups!

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CareYaya is trying to bridge the generational divide and advance health equity. They provide vital on-demand caregiving while giving emerging healthcare providers the hands-on experience to excel.

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Innovate Carolina announces the inaugural Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition at UNC-Chapel Hill. Organized by the 1789 Student Venture Fund, the competition brings together student teams with innovative business concepts.

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Join us tomorrow to witness UNC student teams in action at the final round of Map the System, a global competition diving deep into social and environmental issues. The winning team moves on to the Global Finals in Calgary, Canada.

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Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. The pump will supply water for 36 orphans and other residents of the neighborhood.

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