RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – August drew to a close with a busy couple of days and September began with a bang for news across North Carolina’s entrepreneurial economy. Here’s a recap of headlines from Aug. 30-Sept. 3:

NSFs I-Corp program picks N.C. State for commercialization hub

NSF Innovation Corps program includes UNC-CH, to fuel entrepreneurship, startups

Hutchison adds new attorney to advise startups on fund raising, other needs

From ‘cranking it out’ to ‘partner and mentor,’ Allan Maurer inspires Triangle writers, media execs

Mark Cuban Foundation picks Raleigh for artificial intelligence bootcamp

Barvecue plant-based meat now available nationwide, startup says

Read all about it: Wake Forest startup Toggle Book Factory raises more capital

Avaya invests in Denver-area startup using biometric technology to verify identity

Emerging ‘Black angels’ are working to close the funding gap – here’s how, why

Diversity, equity and inclusion can transform VC and private equity – here is how

Meet the 1 percent: Angel investors who happen to be Black

Sharing 10 enduring leadership lessons for the next 50 years from my life

Policygenius continues to hire at Durham HQ, adds to exec team

Startups & venture capital: It’s a ‘white hot’ market – here’s what’s happening in NC

Unicorn fintech AvidXchange bolsters exec lineup with new chief product officer

Humacyte’s big day: Shares climb after Nasdaq debut + investor adds $25M infusion

Disaster warning: The first signs your startup is headed for a sudden shutdown

‘Black collective’ hosting summit today to elevate minority entrepreneurs across NC

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Raleigh ag-tech startup with ties to Termir Miracula, brings in $1.1M in debt financing

Durham storytelling startup Looma expanding to midwest, growing team

Where to cowork in Triangle: Our Startup Guide unveils huge overhaul to interactive map

Additions to the Triangle Startup Guide broaden its reach – here’s an update