Join Our Ecosystem

The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (PTRME), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), invites companies to join our mission of transforming use-inspired research into manufacturable technologies. By focusing on accessibility, scalability, and effectiveness, we are advancing regenerative medicine products that enhance consistency, reduce variability, and improve quality. The Engine supports organizations in achieving these goals through a collaborative ecosystem designed to build, grow, and scale businesses within the Piedmont Triad region. With access to world-class resources, expertise, specialized facilities, and strategic partnerships, our ecosystem fosters innovation while driving economic impact.

Membership in the PTRME is a mutually beneficial relationship. Companies gain access to valuable assets and support while contributing to a thriving regenerative medicine hub. Unlike vendors, members are organizations that actively develop, manufacture, ship, or invest in regenerative medicine. Joining is straightforward—there’s no fee to participate. Once onboard, members benefit from a tailored orientation, regular updates, collaboration opportunities, and dedicated guidance from our ecosystem navigator. Together, we are shaping the future of regenerative medicine.

Join more than 150 partners and make a lasting impact.

All The Things You Need To Succeed Are Here

We’re building an ecosystem where companies can overcome the biggest barriers to scale the industry.

Research + Development: Collaborations

Our groundbreaking R&D in engineered tissues, organs, and cell therapies offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, enabling ecosystem partners to translate innovative discoveries into transformative clinical applications.

Expertise + Talent: Workforce Development

From STEM education to advanced training, our talent pipeline delivers skilled professionals, including regenerative medicine specialists, ready to drive your company’s growth.

Infrastructure: Test Bed, GMP Lab, Innovation Quarter

Our state-of-the-art Test Bed and GMP lab provide the resources to develop and scale your technology to FDA standards. Located in the Innovation Quarter, we offer a thriving ecosystem for startups and manufacturers. Learn more at ReMDO.org.

Regulatory Guidance and Clinical Trials Access

Accelerate FDA approvals and streamline clinical trials with our Regulatory NavigatOR, led by a former FDA section chief, and gain access to more than 5 million patients through our expansive healthcare network.

Logistics + Supply Chain: Multiple Solutions, Global Reach

Our ecosystem is advancing solutions for shipping live cells and tissues, leveraging innovative preservation technologies and North Carolina’s strategic location as a logistics hub.

Company Development: Mentorship, Workspaces, Programming, Investment

We help you build, grow, and scale with services like expert mentorship, affordable facilities, curated events, investor networking, and targeted pitch development tools.