NCInnovation
Overview
NCInnovation is a non-profit public-private partnership that provides grant funding and support services to accelerate the commercialization of applied research from North Carolina's public universities.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuream | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Minerva Lithium | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| nanXPure | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| DuraVax Inc. | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Michelle Bolas
President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer
Erica Shrader
Vice President Corporate Affairs
Erin Hopper
Vice President For Grants And Research
Linda Hall
Executive Vice President & CFO
Meagan Coneybeer
West Region Director, Senior Director
Carly Hemminger
Director Of Programs And Strategic Initiatives
Derrick Welch
Eastern Regional Innovation Network Director
LaKeya Hardy
NC Piedmont Regional Hub Director
Josh Howard
SVP, General Counsel, Chief Risk, Ethics, And Compliance Officer
Mary Lou Bourne
Senior Regional Innovation Network Director - Charlotte Region, Director, Regional Innovation Network - Charlotte
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is NCInnovation based?
NCInnovation is headquartered in North Carolina, United States.
When was NCInnovation founded?
NCInnovation was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does NCInnovation have?
NCInnovation has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NCInnovation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Nuream, Minerva Lithium, nanXPure, DuraVax Inc..
What was NCInnovation's most recent investment shown here?
NCInnovation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nuream in 2026.
What sectors does NCInnovation focus on?
NCInnovation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does NCInnovation focus on?
Stage focus information for NCInnovation is not publicly available.
What is NCInnovation's AUM?
NCInnovation's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $517.1M.