Carolina KickStart (CKS), formerly NC BioStart, is a core program of the CTSA-funded NC Translational and Clinical Sciences (TraCS) Institute. The program was developed to provide support for faculty in commercializing biomedical technologies through startup generation.

Specific objectives include:

  • Educate faculty and students on how to commercialize technology through company formation

  • Fund promising technologies and emerging companies through a grant program

  • Connect faculty with outside resources that can provide services, advice, funding, and management expertise

  • Create incubation services and expertise to early-stage companies.

If you have questions or would like to work with Carolina KickStart, please email us at carolinakickstart@unc.edu. If you would like more information about Carolina KickStart, please view our Newsletter Archive.

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