Wilmington life sciences conference links startups with advice, resources

A baker’s dozen life sciences startups with local connections showcased their concepts at a conference Thursday held at University of North Carolina Wilmington’s MARBIONC Center. The conference, Life Sciences in Wilmington: Funding and Growth, also gave those entrepreneurs an opportunity to hear from experts about such essential matters as writing successful grants, attracting investment, developing business plans, protecting their intellectual property and evaluating the benefits of corporate partnerships. The startups ranged from drugs in development – some in partnership with UNCW researchers – to a breathing device being developed at Elite Innovations, Wilmington’s new maker space. In the mix...

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