Building Partnerships for Innovation: A Fireside Chat with Vice Chancellor Tommy Sowers

Join Innovate Carolina for a fireside conversation with Tommy Sowers, Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at UNC Chapel Hill, about UNC's role in building stronger partnerships across North Carolina and supporting innovation and economic development in the region. Hosted at 79°West in Pittsboro, the conversation will focus on the growing opportunities to connect UNC with communities, entrepreneurs and North Carolina based companies throughout Central North Carolina.

Chatham County and Pittsboro are an important part of this regional ecosystem, creating opportunities for UNC to build stronger relationships with the communities and companies surrounding the university. The conversation will also highlight UNC's Industry Partnerships Initiative and its focus on developing meaningful relationships with North Carolina companies. Together, these partnerships can connect companies with UNC's talent, research, innovation and entrepreneurial resources while creating opportunities for greater economic impact across the state.

Come hear Vice Chancellor Sowers share his perspective on Carolina's role in the region, the opportunities ahead for Central North Carolina, and how stronger partnerships can benefit both the university and the communities around it.