Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Chapel Hill is the ideal location for new and growing businesses. Start-ups and entrepreneurs will find the resources and facilities that help businesses grow and thrive. From co-working spaces that serve to meet flexible office space needs to accelerator programs and networking events to help you become connected to the business community. We have an innovate entrepreneurship eco-system that yields collaborative solutions and impactful stewardship. Here you have access to top-notch talent coming out of nearby institutes of higher education including UNC Chapel Hill, inclusive spaces like The Junction, and community leaders who are passionate about growth and development.

The Downtown Together Taskforce includes the following
Doug Rothwell
Executive-in-Residence for Economic Development, Office of Innovate CarolinaSheryl Waddell
Director of Economic Development and Innovation HubsJohn Bamforth, PhD
Director, Eshelman Institute for InnovationChris Clemens
Senior Associate Dean for Research and InnovationNathan Knuffman
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial OfficerNoreen McDonald
Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Professor, Director of Carolina Transportation ProgramDana McMahan
Professor of the PracticeMark Meares
Associate Vice Chancellor, Corporate and Foundation Relations
