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Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n

Innovation Services Hub<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Innovation Services Hub<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Innovate Carolina\u2019s Innovation Services Hub supports innovation and entrepreneurship through coworking memberships at the\u00a0Innovate Carolina Junction<\/a>\u00a0(136 E Rosemary St), events open to the community, and services.<\/p>\n

Patent Landscaping and Market Research Services<\/a>: The service offers custom analytical reports that provide a strategic view of the competitive landscape, current and projected market conditions, as well as opportunities for grants and funding to complete research and launch new products, services and businesses. (Patent Landscaping & Market Research | Innovate Carolina (unc.edu)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Design Thinking Services<\/a>: Innovate Carolina offers in-house expertise and consultation in design thinking based on the world-renown IDEO method. Our team works with UNC faculty, staff and students \u2013 as well as external organizations \u2013 to integrate this methodology into your research, teaching and practice. (Design and Innovation for the Public Good | Innovate Carolina (unc.edu)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Venture Services<\/a>: Innovate Carolina helps accelerate startup development and growth through services that connect you with both student talent and industry peers for mentoring and potential investment opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Program Evaluation<\/h2>\n

Abacus Evaluation Services<\/h3>\n

Abacus Evaluation \u00a0<\/a>is committed to amplifying the impact and effectiveness of research programs, projects, and initiatives through innovative evaluation strategies, state of the art data analysis methods, and collaborative research design and implementation support. We see evaluation as the means by which to identify areas for growth and innovation, drive change, and empower communities. Abacus’ expertise in evaluation encompasses grounded approaches to continuous quality improvement, assessment of research implementation processes, and multi-level analyses that contribute to understanding of outcomes and impact. Our integrated service approach ensures that data needs are met and that research capacity and community engaged research implementation is supported.<\/p>\n

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We partner with teams at any point in the project lifecycle from early planning to analysis and reporting. The Abacus Evaluation team is passionate about helping our partners achieve their aims while understanding if, why, and how they are making sustainable change through their work.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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