Top 24 Companies Powering Research Triangle Park's Tech Revolution
North Carolina's Research Triangle Park emerged in the 1950s as a strategic initiative to transform the state's economy from agriculture and textile dependency. Created through collaboration between UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, and Duke University, it has evolved into a major technology and innovation hub.
The park generates $86 billion annually from its agricultural biotech industry alone and hosts global tech leaders like IBM, Cisco Systems, and GlaxoSmithKline.
People and buildings in Research Triangle
Notable Companies in Research Triangle Park:
Healthtech and Pharmaceuticals:
- Flatiron Health: Develops oncology technology and services for cancer treatment
- Click Therapeutics: Creates prescription digital therapeutics
- Novo Nordisk: Produces 50% of global insulin supply
- GRAIL: Pioneers early cancer detection technology through blood testing
- Advarra: Provides specialized research review services
Agriculture and Biotech:
- AgBiome: Conducts agricultural biotech research using GENESIS platform
- KBI Biopharma: Offers integrated drug development services
- Plant Response: Develops sustainable crop production solutions
Technology and Data:
- Commercetools: Provides enterprise e-commerce solutions
- Zaloni: Specializes in data management and governance
- BlocLedger: Develops enterprise blockchain solutions
- Cloud Giants: Offers Salesforce implementation services
Sustainable Innovation:
- bioMASON: Creates eco-friendly construction materials
- Spotlight Solar: Develops architectural solar structures
- Sierra Space: Builds space infrastructure and Dream Chaser spaceplanes
The Research Triangle Park continues to attract innovative companies across various sectors, maintaining its position as a leading technology and research hub in the United States.
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