Rise. Thrive. Repeat. This is business in North Carolina. From the mountains to urban hubs to the coast, growth is happening, careers are advancing, and oppo...

North Carolina's biotechnology industry runs deep and wide, with specialties ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing and health informatics to crop genetic engineering. Comprised of 790 companies, 2500+ additional support businesses, and over 70,000 employees, our life sciences cluster has grown by nearly 40% over the past 10 years (2012-2021).

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's International Trade Division provides services in a number of areas. We keep businesses informed of industry-specific events that can help you enter new foreign markets. We also promote, coordinate and accompany North Carolina businesses attending key trade shows around the world.