The Research Triangle Region
The RTRP is your direct connection to some of the fastest growing companies and communities in the world.
The Best Place To Do Business
With diverse businesses, highly skilled talent and low tax rates, it’s no wonder the Research Triangle Region is the first choice for growing businesses.
A Place To Call Home
An affordable cost of living, vibrant culture and world-class universities are enticing to employers and employees all looking for the life they want to live.
Fast Facts
Our regional population is over two million people.
Ranked 4th highest concentration of PhDs in the United States.
Our regional workforce is over one million (ages 18 to 64).
Over 113,000 degrees conferred each year.
64 people move in daily.
The median home price is $174,830.
NC State Helps Drive Economic Development
in Raleigh, Across North Carolina
Following a year of record-breaking economic development successes, business and community leaders came together at the Raleigh Chamber’s annual meeting Sept. 15 in downtown Raleigh. In his remarks as outgoing board chair, Kevin Howell, NC State vice chancellor for external affairs, partnerships and economic development, reflected: “The Chamber has generated incredible momentum for the region, and the team’s work has resulted in truly impactful accomplishments.”
Duke’s links to new NASA’s Artemis mission: manikins Helga, Zohar
NASA’s Artemis I mission launched Wednesday, and its “crew” includes Helga and Zohar, two manikin models designed in collaboration with Duke University.
Climate change & crops: Durham startup focuses on how tech can protect our food
Two companies – Oerth Bio of Durham and Yara International of Norway – are teaming up to promote technology they believe will help farmers around the world deal with climate change – and help us all continue to eat.
