Stories Archive - Innovation Quarter

Regenerative Medicine Companies Making an Impact

The Innovation Quarter is redefining the face of downtown Winston-Salem in more ways than one. Of course, there are the renovated tobacco factories and a parking lot turned park. But the Innovation Quarter is also attracting top researchers, leaders and organizations in the inspired field…

Ecosystem

Regenerative medicine innovator Dr. Anthony Atala awarded by American College of Surgeons

Without a doubt one of the most impactful areas of research and development happening today in the Innovation Quarter is that of regenerative medicine. And Dr. Anthony Atala, leader of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, is leading the way. That pioneering work is…

A group of bluegrass musicians performing on the Bailey Park stage on a sunny day in the Innovation Quarter.

Community

Five Ways to Enjoy Bailey Park When the Weather’s Nice

We know you don’t need an excuse to head to the Innovation Quarter, but sometimes it’s nice to have one. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Bailey Park when the sun is shining and there’s a cool breeze floating through the air. Here are…

Lanazha Belfield presenting research as part of WSSU Honors Program

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

Opening Doors for Minorities in Research

Meet Lanazha Belfield. A self-proclaimed “science nerd” who’s “pretty much living in Biotech Place” these days, exercising mice and working toward a Ph.D. from Wake Forest University. If you’d asked her about her career ambitions a decade ago, she’d have told you that she was…

An aerial view of Winston-Salem in 1956.

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

The Rich History of Black-owned Business in Winston-Salem

Since opening its doors in 2003, Krankies Coffee has become a pillar of Winston-Salem’s burgeoning downtown and Innovation Quarter scene. Located at the corner of East Third Street, or what has affectionately become known as the “Krankies Block,” this coffee shop and its eclectic mix…

Javara founders sit at conference table during a meeting talking happily with two men, one wearing glasses, a tie, and jacket while gesturing his hands and the other a jacket.

Community, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Javara Grows in the iQ, Removes Barriers to Clinical Trials for All

As Javara commemorates its fourth anniversary, we're celebrating its rapid growth, dedication to innovative medical research and inclusive health equity in local communities. A New Research Model is Born in North Carolina North Carolina has a long history in manufacturing, textiles and tobacco. These remnants…

panel of black entrepreneurs speaking at Sparq for Brilliance Lab

Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Event Recap

Sparq Kicks Off Innovations Festival and Introduces Brilliance Lab

Last week, Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Innovations Festival brought together students, staff, alumni, entrepreneurs, funders, investors and creatives to catalyze the brilliance of Black and Brown communities and to create the next generation of game-changers. While the event primarily took place on WSSU’s campus, it…

Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente in a lab during her tours of Wake Downtown and the Wake Forest School of Medicine

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

Dr. Wente on the Radical Collaboration and Bold Decision Making that Leads to Innovation

On March 25, Dr. Susan R. Wente was officially inaugurated as Wake Forest University’s 14th president. She began as Wake Forest's president in July. And, if you were on campus for the first day of fall 2021 classes, you would have found her donning safety…

Damiqa Golden, Sqarq Community Development Director

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Sparking Success, Creating Connections and Activating Assets

Damiqa Golden is helping to cultivate the Innovation Quarter’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem through her role at Sparq. Ask Damiqa Golden for her favorite spot in the Innovation Quarter, and she’ll give you ten. A Winston-Salem native, Damiqa thinks the Innovation Quarter has that “thing” that kept…

An event attendee shows another his phone during an ACCESS event held in Bailey Power Plant.

ACCESS Member Event February 2022

A photo recap of an eventn by ACCESS Center for Equity and Success. The event was held in February in Bailey Power Plant.

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Regenerative Medicine Companies Making an Impact

Regenerative medicine innovator Dr. Anthony Atala awarded by American College of Surgeons

Five Ways to Enjoy Bailey Park When the Weather’s Nice

Opening Doors for Minorities in Research

The Rich History of Black-owned Business in Winston-Salem

Javara Grows in the iQ, Removes Barriers to Clinical Trials for All

Sparq Kicks Off Innovations Festival and Introduces Brilliance Lab

Dr. Wente on the Radical Collaboration and Bold Decision Making that Leads to Innovation

Sparking Success, Creating Connections and Activating Assets

ACCESS Member Event February 2022

Updates from iQ

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