NSF Engines: Piedmont Triad
Regenerative Medicine Engine
Ecosystem Partners
The RegenMed Engine
The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (PTRME), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is a key driver of economic growth in Central North Carolina. By fostering innovation in regenerative medicine, PTRME supports the development of new therapies and technologies, creating jobs and attracting investment to the region. The initiative unites academia, industry, and healthcare institutions to accelerate commercialization, provide resources to startups, and train a skilled workforce, positioning the Piedmont Triad as a leading hub in the rapidly growing regenerative medicine industry.
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is the recipient of the inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines Program award. The NSF Engines: Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine is a regional project to provide an innovation ecosystem to stimulate workforce development, job creation, and economic growth through the development of technologies that benefit the emerging regenerative medicine industry.
The NSF Engines: Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine core team consists of WFIRM, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), Winston Salem State University (WSSU), Forsyth Technical Community College, and RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO). The team is supported by multiple businesses, governmental entities, and not-for-profit agencies, including Axiom Space, Epredia, Oracle, Piedmont Triad municipalities, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Over 80 partners have joined the regional effort.