UNC innovation, startups drive thousands of jobs, billions in revenue in North Carolina
Posted Dec 26, 2024
Data from fiscal year 2024 shows the impact of UNC-affiliated startups across North Carolina and beyond. Since 1958, startups connected with the University have raised $19.8 billion in cumulative funding, with $319 million raised in FY24. UNC-affiliated startups have a significant economic impact, generating $19.2 billion in annual revenue during FY24.
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