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Office of Research Commercialization
Also known as: ORC, NC State ORC
North Carolina State University · Raleigh, North Carolina
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-27
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Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) is the central technology transfer and commercialization office for NC State University. Located at 1021 Main Campus Drive, Poulton Innovation Center, 2nd Floor, Raleigh, NC 27606. ORC has spun out 250+ startups from NC State research.
Key Details
- Startups spun out: 250+
- Location: 1021 Main Campus Drive, Poulton Innovation Center, 2nd Floor, Raleigh, NC
Programs Under ORC
- ncsu-chancellors-innovation-fund — $50K research + $46.5K commercialization support
- ncsu-wolfpack-investor-network — Angel investing platform
- Boost Funds — Gap funding for NC State startups
- Daugherty Endowment — $50K annual business plan competition for IP-based startups
- NSF I-Corps — Customer discovery training with $50K grant funding
- Pre-Launch, Launch, Build, Scale — Startup services pipeline
Notable Spinouts
- NIRvana Sciences (acquired by Waters Biosciences 2025)
- Mimikai (natural insect repellent)
Funding Ecosystem
- NC IDEA ($10K Micro, $50K Seed)
- NC Biotechnology Center
- SBIR/STTR (Phase I $150K-$300K, Phase II $750K-$1.5M+)
- One NC Small Business Program
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Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) at NC State manages technology transfer, patenting, licensing, and startup formation from university research. It serves as the university's primary vehicle for translating faculty research into commercial ventures and industry partnerships.
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Wolfpack Investor Network
The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) is NC State's angel investor network that connects vetted NC State-affiliated startups with accredited alumni and friends of the university. It serves as the primary equity funding bridge for NC State ventures seeking early-stage capital.
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