Whether you have a business idea or want to expand your existing business this year, the Innovation Quarter is home to a varied set of resources that can help—from pitch practice to space to grow.
Since its start in 2017, Venture Café has served more than 11,400 visitors and provided 30,000+ hours of programming for entrepreneurs and innovators of all kinds. But to learn the true value that Venture Café Winston-Salem brings to the Piedmont Triad, you need to see the program from the eyes of the participants. Hear from four entrepreneurs about what Venture Café has meant for them and their businesses.
Just a few years ago, Bailey Park was an amalgam of buildings and surface lots. Today, it’s one of the most popular recreation spots in downtown Winston-Salem. Hear firsthand from some of the visionaries who had a hand in making Bailey Park a reality—how the urban green space came to be and what it means to them and the community as a whole.
The Innovation Quarter is home to five academic institutions, an unusual density for a knowledge community. These institutions and the unexpected opportunities they provide contribute to both the growth of the local economy and a vibrant ecosystem, all thanks to the diverse—and sometimes non-traditional—student populations they bring to the Innovation Quarter.
OrbitalRX, a health care start-up located in the Innovation Suites, raised $1.4 million in private equity to build a software platform to assist hospital pharmacies in addressing medication shortages. What was the secret to raising so much money? The start-up’s founders share three lessons they learned in pursuit of investment funds.
Individually, we are powerful. But together, we can truly be transformative. Our new Innovation Quarter brand represents a sense of diversity among people, organizations and companies. Anyone can find their spot along the pathway to innovation. We believe we’re stronger when we come together to find solutions.
Join Lobster Dogs every Friday for fresh Maine-style lobster, shrimp and crab rolls. Don't forget to try their stuffed avocados! Full Event Details
Cobblestone Farmers Market vendors are increasing accessibility to fresh, local food by expanding pre-order capabilities, on-farm pick-up, home delivery services … Full Event Details
F-45 Winston-Salem is excited to announce free F-45 Track workouts to the public. Now you can get a functional full-body … Full Event Details
F-45 Winston-Salem is excited to announce free F-45 Track workouts to the public. Now you can get a functional full-body … Full Event Details
Zeko’s 2 Go joins us each Tuesday in Bailey Park to serve up delicious Italian, Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Their award-winning menu … Full Event Details
This month's Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce ZOOM Gathering features Hasani Mitchell, Community Manager of Access Center for Equity … Full Event Details
Join Food Freaks for classic American food, including stuffed burgers and hand-cut wedge fries. Full Event Details
Join the Innovation Quarter YMCA for a free monthly community yoga class in the Wake Forest Biotech Place Atrium on … Full Event Details
This Inclusive Marketing series will primarily focus on best marketing and engagement practices for the following communities: Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQIA+, … Full Event Details
Cobblestone Farmers Market vendors are increasing accessibility to fresh, local food by expanding pre-order capabilities, on-farm pick-up, home delivery services … Full Event Details
Whether you’re an established company or a fledgling start-up, the Innovation Quarter has a place for you to thrive. From developmental space and work space to suit all sizes, to living space and recreational amenities for you and your employees, the Innovation Quarter provides the resources your company needs to grow.
Discover what makes the Innovation Quarter a spot for everyone. Learn about the vision that turned the former tobacco district into a knowledge community, and meet the variety of real-life people—entrepreneurs, students and artists—who call this place home. Explore all the Innovation Quarter has to offer, and see what the future looks like here—with you in it.
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