The need to combat terrorism and wage 21st-century warfare create significant business-development opportunities for the region’s life sciences and technology assets.

 

Research centers in the region bring extensive experience in invention and innovation to support the national demand for more effective anti-terrorism measures to safeguard the public.

 

Regional universities and private labs attracted nearly $71 million in biodefense R&D funding during fiscal years 2002-2005. The military complex at Fort Bragg, immediately adjacent to the region, offers an excellent partnership opportunity for expanding opportunities in this area.

 

The region also is home to the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, which promotes national security by advancing understanding of terrorism and the means to combat it through research, teaching, and developing partnerships among universities, industry and government.