Launch Chapel News Today

Welcome to “A Vibrant Chapel Hill, Today and Tomorrow!” a monthly interview series featuring updates from experts on town initiatives to ensure a vibrant, thriving Chapel Hill. This month’s special guest is Ian Baltutis, director of Launch Chapel Hill!

Last week, I saw clear evidence of the density of resources across the region in a way I’ve never seen before. On October 5th - a random Thursday - there were so many concurrent, valuable events happening that no organization could have adequately participated in them all. Let's take a look at our region's bustling ecosystem.

Research administrators and faculty from four Japanese universities visited UNC-Chapel Hill last month to learn how Carolina teaches and supports entrepreneurship and innovation.

The new Innovate Carolina Junction will use dedicated spaces and intentional programming to promote convergence and collaboration and create a vibrant coworking community.

Chapel Hill routinely ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States. Discover why Tar Heels call Chapel Hill home not just for the years they are here but for life.

The downtown Chapel Hill accelerator launched its 20th cohort of companies – with nine new tech, food and health ventures primed for growth.

A new innovation hub is set to open connecting UNC and downtown Chapel Hill. The new 20,000 square foot space will support Innovate Carolina.

After struggling to find clothes for a traditional wedding in India, Carolina alumna Niki Shamdasani '15 and her sister launched their own South Asian-inspired fashion brand, Sani. From analyzing complex text in class to being involved in student government, the Tar Heels says Carolina helped her hone the crucial problem-solving abilities she now uses as a business owner.