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‘Tis the Season–for Innovation Quarter Events in Winston-Salem

Spring in the Innovation Quarter brings more than April showers. The month of April marks the start of event season in the iQ. To get you ready, we’re giving you a peek at some of the upcoming events in Winston-Salem that we’re looking forward to…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

How BMI OrganBank Is Changing the Kidney Transplant Equation

In a lesser recognized pocket of the Innovation Quarter, there’s a knot of research buildings forming one of the world’s foremost hubs of regenerative medicine. Here, both academic and commercial parties have formed a neighborhood of regenerative medicine—research that focuses on healing or restoring tissue…

Community, Lifestyle

Is There Hope for Our Fitness Resolutions? We Asked iQ Fitness Leaders.

It’s that time of year again: you resolved to get fitter and start shedding those bad holiday habits. However, “New Year, New You” is not just about losing pounds or being more mindful—and, let’s face it, the “new you” might already be tired. We asked…

Community

Biggest Innovation Quarter Stories That Happened in 2023.

2023 is shaping up to be a milestone year for the Innovation Quarter with significant strides in infrastructure, economic development, and community engagement. Here's a look at the key developments that have marked this year as a period of remarkable growth for the innovation hub.…

Aerial view of Biotech Place and 525 Vine and Night

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Brinter’s 3D Bio-Implants in Winston-Salem

A ground-breaking American company with Finnish roots is revolutionizing the field of orthopedic implants—and has become a quintessential member of Innovation Quarter’s burgeoning RegenMed Hub. Brinter, originally established as a 3D printing company, has transitioned to focus on cartilage applications and aims to disrupt the…

Community, Entrepreneurship

4 Coworking Spaces in Winston-Salem for Innovators

Looking to explore the vibrant coworking communities in Winston-Salem? Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, Winston-Salem has established itself as a thriving innovation hub. Home to a diverse collection of organizations, coworking spaces and innovation centers, the city has fostered a unique ecosystem…

Aerial view of Sparq's coworking community workspace in the Innovation Quarter

Entrepreneurship

Inside Entrepreneurial Coworking Spaces

There are workspaces that serve as a means for getting the job done, and there are workspaces that help professionals thrive. Before coworking spaces, entrepreneurs were often left with limited options when it came to finding suitable workspaces: Home offices lack the professional environment needed…

Desks, monitors, and and flexible work areas in Sparq coworking space

Entrepreneurship

How to Choose a Coworking Space

Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to branch out from your home office, choosing a coworking space is a big step. As of 2022, more than 6,200 coworking spaces existed in the US alone with around 933,000 people using them1. With those numbers,…

Group of people stand outside for mercodia ribbon cutting

Community, Ecosystem

Mercodia Opens US HQ in Innovation Quarter’s One Technology Place

Bioanalytical and biomarker company Mercodia joins Innovation Quarter biotechnology lineup to broaden its capacity in preclinical and clinical programs in the U.S. The Swedish, woman-owned bioanalytical and biomarker services company Mercodia opened its doors to their new laboratory in the Innovation Quarter’s One Technology Place.…

The Innovation Quarter, a mixed-use development project in Winston-Salem, at night.