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Innovate Durham

Innovate Durham

Durham, North Carolinadurhamnc.gov

Overview

Innovate Durham is a 16-week partnership program run by the City of Durham and Durham County that allows local entrepreneurs and startups to test their products and services with government departments.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Innovate Durham investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MyMatRFeb 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
LavniAug 2022AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Andy Lester

Principal Planner - Data Analysis

Brian Taylor

Principal Transportation Planner

Marcus Mundy

Principal Auditor

Robin Schultze

Principal Planner Arborist

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDurham, North Carolina
Year Founded2016

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