NCBIO and its Biotech Manufacturers Forum have partnered with North Carolina's universities and community colleges, the North Carolina Golden LEAF Foundation, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to establish a statewide biomanufacturing training program called NCBIOIMPACT. NCBIOIMPACT is a collaborative effort by industry, the North Carolina Community College System, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina System to provide top quality training and educational opportunities for North Carolinians seeking employment in biomanufacturing-related industries. NCBIOIMPACT includes

  • BioNetwork, the Community College System's statewide network of campus-based education and training programs for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing, and related business and science curriculum
  • The Biotechnology Training and Education Center (BTEC) at North Carolina State University, a unique state-of-the art manufacturing and training center designed to provide students with hands-on experience with commercial-scale pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing equipment and technologies
  • The Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Training Enterprise (BRITE) at North Carolina Central University, designed to provide bachelors and advanced education in pharmaceutical and bioprocess development and related disciplines.
 

Construction and initial operation of NCBIOIMPACT's facilities and programs has been funded by a $60 million grant from the North Carolina Golden LEAF Foundation. The North Carolina General Assembly provides nearly $20 million in operational funding for NCBIOIMPACT programs each fiscal year.

For more information on the NCBIOIMPACT, see the following links and documents:

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