With more than 170 startups and 600+ commercialized products, NC State brings real-world solutions to the marketplace. NC State University is a research powerhouse and a powerful economic engine for North Carolina. The Office of Research Commercialization plays a crucial role in this mission by protecting and promoting University research discoveries and intellectual property, working with and guiding industry partners, and promoting the acceleration of startups. We’re driving economic growth by facilitating the commercialization of research discoveries.