Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is a nearly 5,000-student public HBCU in the University of North Carolina System, combining a teaching-centered culture with a growing research enterprise. Its Office of Research & Innovation and Sponsored Programs support collaboration, proposal development, award management, and compliance, while Corporate and Foundation Relations helps companies connect with faculty and student talent. Research centers and community partnerships provide practical pathways for industry engagement, complemented by internship and co-op programs that connect employers with emerging talent. Federal support includes NIH and NSF opportunities, alongside state, foundation, and industry sponsors. University planning is also expanding technology-transfer and commercialization support.