NCInnovation
Overview
NCInnovation is a non-profit public-private partnership that provides grant funding and support services to accelerate the commercialization of applied research from North Carolina's public universities.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuream | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Structeryx | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Minerva Lithium | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| nanXPure | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Michelle Bolas
President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer
Erica Shrader
Vice President Corporate Affairs
Erin Hopper
Vice President For Grants And Research
Linda Hall
Executive Vice President & CFO
Meagan Coneybeer
West Region Director, Senior Director
Carly Hemminger
Director Of Programs And Strategic Initiatives
Derrick Welch
Eastern Regional Innovation Network Director
LaKeya Hardy
NC Piedmont Regional Hub Director
Scott Davis
Hub Director Wilmington
Josh Howard
SVP, General Counsel, Chief Risk, Ethics, And Compliance Officer
Mary Lou Bourne
Senior Regional Innovation Network Director - Charlotte Region, Director, Regional Innovation Network - Charlotte
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
