AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiotech Workforce: South Piedmont Community College opened a 21,000-square-foot Aseptic & Biotechnology Facility in Monroe, backed by a $2.7M Glenmark investment, aiming to train workers for pharma and life-sciences roles. State Innovation Grants: Gov. Josh Stein announced $2.4M+ in grants for 46 NC small businesses developing tech across health care, defense, advanced materials, seafood and space. Health Tech & Care Access: A new study warns Medicaid changes could force pregnant rural residents to drive much farther for delivery care, raising risks for moms and babies. Education Tech Boost: Appalachian State and E2D distributed 200 refurbished laptops to first-year, first-generation students to close the digital divide. Public Safety Tech Backlash: After protests, Monroe added transparency steps around Flock Safety license-plate reader use. Higher-Ed Defense Research: N.C. A&T received a $10M U.S. Department of War grant to expand defense research tied to AI and cyber resilience. Medical Device Advance: A Wake Forest-led study reports spinal cord stimulation can ease painful diabetic nerve damage. Environment & Water: Robeson County is set to receive nearly $23M from a PFAS settlement to fund clean-water efforts. Cybersecurity Event: Opkalla’s fifth annual Tech Summit in Charlotte kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month on Oct. 1.
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