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Entrepreneurship

Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Triangle is where creativity meets dedication and grit. Not only are we a major tech and life sciences hub, but we’re also home to many innovative startups and small businesses. Durham was even dubbed the “Startup Capital of the South” by CNBC. Our low cost of living, startup accelerators, coworking spaces, and networking opportunities, all make for an environment highly supportive of entrepreneurship. With over 2,500 startups, including familiar names like Cree, Red Hat, SAS, and Pendo, entrepreneurs will feel at home in the Triangle.

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Innovate Raleigh

Innovate Raleigh is a not-for-profit committed to making our region the top center for innovation and entrepreneurship in the nation.

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Raleigh: Best Large Cities to Start Business

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Best States for Black Entrepreneurs

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Resources
Incubators and Coworking Spaces

Resources

Support for Entrepreneurs

Innovation Hub: Powered by Innovate Raleigh, this site contains a comprehensive list of resources for entrepreneurs from classes to coworking spaces to accelerators.

WRAL TechWire Start Up Guide: A guide to resources for those in the early stages of entrepreneurship in the Triangle.

NC Idea: Comprehensive resource list from NC Idea, whose mission is to strengthen the economy of North Carolina by advancing entrepreneurship through a strategic combination of grants and programs.

Incubators and Coworking Spaces

Collaborating in the Triangle

When it comes to resources and collaboration, Raleigh-Durham is one of the best places in the U.S. to start a business. A huge resource for budding startups is the 1.2 million square feet of coworking & incubator space in the Triangle, including The Loading Dock, Raleigh Founded, American Underground, Frontier and many more. To view a list of coworking places, click here.