??? Entrepreneurs have office and/or lab space in PORTAL – our UNC Charlotte premier workspace and innovation center exclusively for business innovation and partnerships. PORTAL is outfitted with over 90,000 square feet of floor space …
ORCP | Entrepreneurs
The Charlotte metro area is home to a thriving and multi-faceted entrepreneur ecosystem. Through the Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships (ORCP), Entrepreneurs have access to UNC Charlotte resources, research, faculty, students, and an amazing workforce pipeline to accelerate their passions, expertise and impact.
On Conducting Entrepreneurial Research
“Customer discovery was a key concept for me. I learned that while you can have a great idea, you must learn if it really serves a need and is valued”
Angel Padilla Charlotte Alum ’23
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We invite you to explore partnership opportunities whether it’s finding faculty researchers, lab space, and/or office space in one our Millenial campus buildings on the UNC Charlotte campus, check out this partnership checklist.
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Business tenant offices and suites start at about 200 square feet and are expandable as required. Business tenants have access to any of PORTAL’s four meeting rooms on a scheduled basis.
Contemporary laboratory lease space is available through the Office of Research Partnerships as well. Labs ranging in size from 325 up to 800 sq. ft. are available in several buildings throughout the UNC Charlotte campus. Our well-appointed labs are perfect for R&D projects and prototype development. Single benches (150 sq. ft. min.) in a shared lab environment can be licensed on a limited availability basis.