Innovation Collaborative: The Carolinas Innovation Collaborative was launched to generate innovative ideas for products to improve health care delivery and to improve independence and quality of life for senior citizens.

Carolinas Photonics Consortium: Launched in May 2006, its unique mission is to translate intellectual property developed at our outstanding institutions into investment-ready packages (viable prototypes, marketing and business plans) for new products in the booming area of photonics.

Carolinas MicroOptics Triangle: CMOT was formed to synergize the technology platforms of the partnership institutions for technology advancement, local education support, support to local companies, and economic development for the region.

Institute for the Economy and the Future: Western Carolina University’s Institute for the Economy and the Future(IEF) is a regional think tank with capacities for rigorous research, economic base analysis, issue polling and employment trend analysis.

Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Through academic programs and outreach, the Center offers you practical hands-on education in entrepreneurship and service-learning activities within the community and the region.