Blog – Technology Incubator

There is something about being an entrepreneur that has enticed Americans since we landed here so many moons ago. The risks, rewards, challenges and excitement have captured another generation. Generation Z will soon be entering the work force and local universities NC State, Duke & UNC, are welcoming the entrepreneur spirit with open arms…and ideas. …

Hot off the press from MedCityNews!! Life sciences property owner and developer Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE) aims to create a network of life sciences hubs across the country and the firm has made a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina acquisition its first move in the strategy. The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences‘ headquarters has …

From WRAL’s Tech Wire: Regenerative medicine company Cytomedix (OTC:CMXI) has acquired North Carolina stem cell technology company Aldagen in a $16 million stock deal that broadens the firm’s regenerative therapies pipeline. Another $25 million in Cytomedix shares also could be awarded to Aldagen investors based on milestones of a clinical trial involving an Aldagen treatment candidate. …

As ‘eCare’ becomes more popular, families are looking for web-based solutions to provide elderly citizens with virtual, noninvasive care. First Flight tenant, Family Health Network has done just that by creating a web-based software, ‘Connected For Life.’  CEO Harry Bailes has recently been quoted in Healthy Cal, speaking about the benefits of their  innovative product. …

380 attendants. 20 years of history. Immeasurable hours spent researching. 1 heck of an impact. Last night at their annual meeting, CED presented a 20-year retrospective report, “Starting Something: The State of the Entrepreneurial Economy of North Carolina, 1992-2011,” which was compiled in conjunction with First Flight Venture Center and UNC-Chapel Hill Department of City …

From one of our Friends of First Flight…space is limited so register today! Planning to prepare and comply with HIPAA/HITECH security rule requirements for federal audit? If 2012 is your meaningful use security and risk assessment target submission year, then register for this 4-hour course designed to prepare you to build an effective and complete …

Space is filling up quickly but labs are still available! Thanks CED for getting the word out! “For the last 10 years CED has helped me to know what I need to know and to meet the people I need to meet. Every company has a different path to success, but in North Carolina all …

IBM, Cisco, SAS. Recognize these companies? Of course you do. Not only are they some of the largest employers in North Carolina, but the companies were founded right here in our area. While these three companies are easily recognizable, there are many companies which have come out of RTP that aren’t quite as large in …

Is it really grant time again?? Well it may not seem like it, but April 5th’s NIH deadline will be here before you know it. Our friend Nancy Fisher has sent us the latest information an SBIR/STTR workshop. Below is Nancy’s contact information and information for the workshop. Please contact her with any questions – …

Another accelerator is among us… Tech Crunch has recently made the announcement that “serial entrepreneurs and mentors Chris Heivly and Dave Neal are kicking off the re-launch of their North Carolina-based startup accelerator, Triangle Startup Factory, in the hopes of providing entrepreneurs with a founder-friendly option for accelerating their early-stage tech businesses.” Their advantage? “Each …