University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation’s oldest state university, with a rich history of more than two centuries.

Research: An Economic Engine

• Expenditures resulting from research funding at UNC-Chapel Hill cycle through the state and local economies, transforming federal funds into revenue for North Carolina residents and businesses.
• Using the U.S. government multiplier of 1.7, Carolina’s $610.7 million in research funding generated approximately $1.04 billion in economic impact.

Creating New Jobs

Applying their inventions and their know-how for economic growth, current and former UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and students have helped create many new companies in the recent past, employing more than 300 people. These companies represent a rich pipeline of research and innovation that generates 120 invention reports each year.