Innovative Outcomes

See how we’re bringing NC State research to market — and driving economic growth in the process. Get the latest news on up-and-coming startups, industry partnerships, commercialization and more.

series of photos showing simple, self-folding robots

Dec 16, 2019

Researchers Make Robots From Self-Folding Kirigami Materials

Researchers have demonstrated a new way to make robots.

Dr. Matthew Breen works with students in his lab in the research building at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Nov 22, 2019

Sniffing Out Cancer in Canines — And Humans, Too

One NC State researcher is helping our pets live longer, healthier lives — and unlocking new insights about human cancers along the way.

Sep 18, 2019

NSF Announces Raleigh and Cary as Testbed Sites for Advanced Wireless

NC State will lead an NSF-funded project to enhance mobile wireless networks, including the use of drones.

Progressively smaller chips displayed in Phononic's headquarters.

Sep 11, 2019

A Refrigeration Revolution — Advanced on Centennial Campus

An innovative partnership with NC State helped startup Phononic disrupt the refrigeration industry.

May 29, 2019

Startup Shapes a Smarter Personality Test

A fake-resistant personality test developed by NC State researchers is helping companies better screen job applicants.

Highlighted bacteria used for CRISPR manipulation. Image provided by Locus Biosciences.

May 29, 2019

$20M Investment Bolsters Locus Biosciences’ CRISPR-Cas Innovation

See how an NC State spinout is working to combat bacterial infections with support from a groundbreaking partnership.

Gary Cartwright and Carl Hollifield holding Howling Cow ice cream pints.

May 29, 2019

Howling Cow Makes Its First Foray off Campus

Howling Cow ice cream hits the shelves of Harris Teeter grocery stores — and helps generate funds for the university's agricultural education programs.