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Government & Business

North Carolina opens $210,000 fund for small-business research proposals

RALEIGH - North Carolina has opened a $210,000 incentive fund that will reimburse eligible small businesses for costs tied to preparing federal research proposals.

September 14, 2026

Economy & Workforce

North Carolina enters top 10 in state innovation report

RALEIGH - North Carolina ranks ninth among states for overall innovation capacity in the state's 2026 Tracking Innovation report, its first top-10 finish.

September 10, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

STERIS plans $600M Sanford manufacturing hub, 335 jobs

SANFORD - STERIS plans to invest $600 million in a 600,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center expected to create about 335 jobs in Lee County.

September 7, 2026

Government & Business

G20 ministers back Carolina Principles for emerging technology

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - G20 ministers meeting in Chapel Hill backed a shared framework for emerging-technology research, commercialization and regulation, while leaving implementation to each member.

September 6, 2026

Government & Business

North Carolina awards $2.49M to 46 technology companies

RALEIGH - North Carolina awarded 50 grants totaling about $2.49 million to 46 small businesses developing technologies across 13 counties.

September 4, 2026

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North Carolina opens $210,000 fund for small-business research proposals

North Carolina enters top 10 in state innovation report

STERIS plans $600M Sanford manufacturing hub, 335 jobs

G20 ministers back Carolina Principles for emerging technology

North Carolina awards $2.49M to 46 technology companies