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The tools of nanobiotechnology have wide-ranging commercial impact on fields that include pharma, medtech, textiles, agriculture, consumer products and many more. There are many hotbeds of nanobiotech innovation, and North Carolina has emerged as a leader in nanobiotech research, development and commercialization.

North Carolina's rich resources include world-class university research centers, significant emerging and established industry players, and an environment that proactively nurtures entrepreneurial ventures. The rapidly growing NC nanobiotech cluster allows for collaborations with opinion leaders, resource-sharing within a strong supportive infrastructure, momentum that drives commercial impact and improvement of human health through better medical products. The top five reasons North Carolina is a major nanobiotech hub include: a rich support infrastructure in North Carolina, momentum, commercial impact, impact on diagnosing and treating diseases, and world-renowned hotbed of key thought leaders. These reasons are detailed below.

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