Research and Innovation
Pentair Partnership: Solving Complex Challenges
Ten years ago, Pentair was looking to expand its autonomous underwater robot technology to the swimming pool market. The relationship quickly expanded to other areas of the company and across university disciplines. The company opened an innovation center on Centennial Campus in 2011 to further engagement, and the partnership with NC State continues to grow.
NC State Alumni Launch App on Centennial Campus
As a land-grant institution and leading research enterprise, NC State’s “Think and Do” mindset drives students beyond just good ideas to practical solutions that solve a real-world problem. Founded by NC State alumni, Hire Scene is the latest innovation stemming from Centennial Campus.
Intuitive Surgical Partnership: Real-World Opportunities
On Centennial Campus, industry partners working alongside academic departments enables real-world opportunities for students. Last year alone, companies located on campus hired more than 300 NC State students.
LexisNexis Partnership: Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration
LexisNexis has added nearly 150 employees each year since moving to Centennial Campus in 2014. As the company's footprint has grown, so has its partnership with NC State—collaborating across disciplines to accelerate innovation.
VF Corporation and NC State Announce Strategic, Multiyear Partnership
The partnership will create new opportunities for students and boost research on textiles and apparel.
Eastman Partnership a Win-Win
Officials at Eastman Chemical say the company will renew its master research agreement with NC State, citing the benefits of the strategic partnership.
Big Data, Sensors to Transform Cities
Martin O’Malley, former governor of Maryland, told a Centennial Campus conference that new technologies developed through public-private partnerships would drive the creation of smart cities.
$45 Million Golden LEAF Grant Boosts NC State’s Plant Sciences Initiative
NC State’s Plant Sciences Initiative gets a big boost from a $45 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation.