Research Parks
Research Triangle Park
Some say this is the research park that started it all. Seen as a model of innovation, the Research Triangle Park (RTP) is arguably one of the most successful research parks in the world.
Founded in 1959
7,000 acres (5,200 in Durham County, 1,800 in Wake County)
22.5 million square feet of built space
More than 170 companies employing over 42,000 people
Visit the Research Triangle Park website
Centennial Campus
North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus is also seen as a model research park-though for a different reason than the RTP. Centennial Campus is all about interaction and partnerships. In fact, companies located in this research park must have some type of partnership with the university. These partnerships range from student internships and co-ops to formal research agreements between industry and faculty.
Founded in 1985
1,334 acres immediately adjacent to NC State's main campus
1,120 acres - Centennial Campus, and 214 acres - Centennial Biomedical Campus
Almost 3 million sq. ft. of space exists, is under construction, or has been approved for construction
$620 million invested in facilities and infrastructure to date.
Visit the Centennial Campus website