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Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology

Winston-Salem Knows How to Start a Life Science Company

June 29, 2025

When starting a life science company, entrepreneurs have two unique challenges: bringing the science to life and building a business. These two aspects of starting a life science company require two different skill sets. Many companies have their hands full with developing a new product…

Diversity & Inclusion, Science, Technology

Looking Ahead: Women in STEM with Eva Mueller, PhD

June 19, 2025

Eva Mueller needed a 3D bioprinter for her research, but her mentor didn’t have one. What’s a PhD student going to do? Build one, of course. When Eva Mueller, PhD, decided she wanted to move her research focus into bioprinting, her mentor was supportive, but…

Arts, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Events & Programming

Juneteenth in Winston-Salem: The Evolution of a City’s Freedom Celebration

June 10, 2025

There is a deep-rooted connection between Cheryl Harry and the community she was born and raised in. She witnessed Winston-Salem’s transformational journey from segregation to the Civil Rights era to today, where she’s a community leader and catalyst for the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. For…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

How Startups Succeed: 3 Strategies from a Startup Expert

May 30, 2025

For ambitious entrepreneurs itching to bring a big idea to life, taking the time to strategically map out a path can be the difference between a startup that fizzles quickly and one that makes it for the long haul. Mike Buckovich’s own entrepreneurial experiences have…

Ecosystem, Science, Technology

What is a Research Hub (And Why Should You Care)?

May 23, 2025

What is a research hub? It’s a term that’s rising in prominence among scientific communities, but lacks clarity–and possibly relevance–to the average person. Discover what research hubs are and why you should care about them. Plus, learn about the research hub growing in Winston-Salem, North…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Small Business Resources in Winston-Salem (That Happen to Be in the iQ)

April 30, 2025

No one does busy like a small business owner. You wear a lot of hats, you’re working all the angles. It would be nice to have some help, maybe some resources that could wear one of the hats, pin down some of the angles–generally make…

Ecosystem, Technology

InfoPathways: Why a Maryland-based Tech Company Chose Winston-Salem

April 23, 2025

Three years ago, InfoPathways, a Maryland-based technology company, knew nothing about Winston-Salem. Today, InfoPathways has a growing office of four full-time employees working out of Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter–and the company has plans for more, including more employees to their team in…

Community, Ecosystem, Science, Technology

Keeping the Gears Moving: Unsung Heroes of Research in the iQ

April 15, 2025

There are some things that just can’t be separated. Questions need answers. Effects need causes. Innovation needs research. Research was at the foundation of the Innovation Quarter’s inception and now serves as the roots of a thriving innovation district, making the iQ a leader in…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Coworking Spaces in Winston Salem

April 3, 2025

For a growing sector of the workforce, the need for flexibility has led to a rise in coworking spaces that can accommodate a variety of schedules, work styles, and resource needs. You might be a part of that sector for a number of reasons. Maybe…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship, Events & Programming, Technology

Wing Me: A Networking App Galvanizing Meaningful Connections

March 27, 2025

Santiago Ramos was just being a good wingman. While the serial entrepreneur was living in Winston-Salem, his future business partner, Alexandra Kraft, was living across the ocean in Dubai and was facing a common problem: finding romantic connection was hard and the dating apps out…

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Latest Articles

Winston-Salem Knows How to Start a Life Science Company

Looking Ahead: Women in STEM with Eva Mueller, PhD

Juneteenth in Winston-Salem: The Evolution of a City’s Freedom Celebration

How Startups Succeed: 3 Strategies from a Startup Expert

What is a Research Hub (And Why Should You Care)?

Small Business Resources in Winston-Salem (That Happen to Be in the iQ)

InfoPathways: Why a Maryland-based Tech Company Chose Winston-Salem

Keeping the Gears Moving: Unsung Heroes of Research in the iQ

Coworking Spaces in Winston Salem

Wing Me: A Networking App Galvanizing Meaningful Connections

Updates from iQ

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