NSF Engines: Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine

The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (PTRME) continues to drive economic growth and innovation by fostering strategic collaborations that support biotech startups. A new partnership between Innovation Quarter and Winston Starts, a leading startup accelerator in Winston-Salem, aims to provide critical resources to early-stage biotech and regenerative medicine companies, further strengthening the region’s regenerative medicine biotech ecosystem.

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Through this initiative, eligible biotech entrepreneurs within Innovation Quarter will gain access to Winston Starts’ comprehensive startup development programs, including expert mentorship, office space, and funding guidance.

These emerging companies also gain access to state-of-the-art laboratory space including PTRME’s Innovation Accelerator, housed at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) and Sparq Labs. By integrating with Winston Starts’ entrepreneurial support network, these startups gain a competitive edge in navigating the capital-intensive biotech landscape.

With PTRME, Innovation Quarter, and Winston Starts working together, the Winston-Salem biotech ecosystem is well-positioned to attract investment, accelerate commercialization, and drive economic growth in regenerative medicine.

Read more at bizjournals.com.