$5M in loans available to small businesses from Mecklenburg County; Wake, Durham looking into idea
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RALEIGH – Mecklenburg County is teaming with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund to offer $5 million in loans to…
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Durham software startup helping student athletes transition to workforce raises $235,000 in equity
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DURHAM – NextPlay Careers, a software startup helping student-athletes transition into the workforce, has raised around $235,000 in equity, according…
Duke researchers use powerful microscope to search for Achilles heel in coronavirus
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DURHAM – Although most research laboratories at Duke University are shuttered to prevent future transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus, one…
Duke, UNC team up to create reusable medical face shields using 3D printing
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DURHAM – A Duke University-led task force is working to ensure Duke Health and UNC Health do not experience a…
Duke launches $50M effort to see if drug can prevent COVID-19 among healthcare workers
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DURHAM – Duke University’s Clinical Research Institute is launching a study to determine whether the drug hydroxychloroquine can be used…
App developed by Duke students traces contacts of coronavirus patients
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DURHAM, N.C. — A team of Duke University students has created an app that they believe could play a role…
NC IDEA launches fund-raising program targeting North Carolina startups
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NC IDEA launched a new fundraising program to support entrepreneurial ambition and small businesses amid COVID-19 setbacks.
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Duke joins first national effort to test potential COVID-19 therapy
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Duke is joining the effort to test a potential COVID-19 therapy and is now using recyclable masks
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Durham Tech donates medical supplies to UNC Health, Duke Health to aid in COVID-19 efforts
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Durham Tech Community College has donated medical supplies to support hospitals’ endeavors to obtain additional personal protective equipment (PPE) in…