Powered by a premier research university, plugged into everything Raleigh offers, and a perfect home for all who seek to work smarter and live better.
Open for Work + Life
Located in the heart of the Research Triangle, NC State’s Centennial Campus is a globally recognized innovation ecosystem where the power of public-private partnerships is activated to solve society’s grand challenges. But it’s more than just a place for business; it’s a true “live, work, learn, play” environment brimming with opportunities for everyone.
Whether you’re an industry leader looking for a launchpad, a professional hoping to make more out of your nine-to-five and five-to-nine, or a member of the public searching for nearby adventures, it’s all waiting for you right here.
Future partners. Explorers. Researchers. Fun-seekers. Entrepreneurs. Connectors. Centennial Campus is open for you.
“The environment on Centennial keeps us pushing boundaries and innovating.”
Kim Gervase
Community Relations Manager, Hitachi Energy
Kim Gervase, community relations manager at Hitachi Energy, explains the value of being close to a college campus, researchers and students.
Discover + Innovate
We’re a gateway to all the university delivers — and one of 80-plus innovation districts worldwide designed to attract a powerful mix of people, businesses and research institutions.
Connect + Get Inspired
We don’t just nurture connection between academia and industry; we nurture connection between work and life. Be fully integrated into the Wolfpack community and our campus happenings.
Grow + Prosper
Our proven innovation ecosystem has helped launch over 200 startup companies attracting over $1.7 billion in venture capital. Ready to be our next success story?
Why Join Centennial?
Why pursue a partnership or headquarter your business on Centennial Campus? Because we offer unparalleled advantages for companies seeking to innovate and grow. We’re a powerful economic driver for Raleigh, the Research Triangle and North Carolina, serving as a launchpad for new companies, products and jobs.
Locating on Centennial Campus and partnering with NC State gives you direct access to our world-class research enterprise. Here, you can:
Unlock win-win collaborations by engaging with our dedicated Office of Partnerships to match your business needs with our university talent and research.
Join forces with faculty experts and leverage state-of-the-art equipment to accelerate your research and development and commercialize groundbreaking discoveries.
Gain a direct pipeline to top-tier talent working in today’s fastest-growing fields, allowing you to recruit highly skilled individuals and engage bright minds for consulting or custom training.
Get in Touch
Email [email protected] to learn more about what Centennial Campus offers.
They range from thriving homegrown startups to multinational powerhouses listed on Forbes’ Global 1000.
Why Visit Centennial?
Centennial Campus is built for creative collisions, both on and off the clock. Concerts, networking events, lake walks, food truck rodeos, lecture series, yoga classes and even pop-up pickleball are just steps away from the office.
Our passionate Centennial Campus Placemaking team blends intellectual pursuits with recreational and social experiences designed for both the on-campus and local communities.
We’re open to the public — no gated community here. Every day, we bring diverse populations together through curated programming and chance encounters.
We’re minutes from one of the fastest-growing metropolitan hubs in America. A renowned destination for high-technology enterprise, Raleigh attracts quality job-seekers looking for new challenges and a family-friendly place to put down roots.
People are the heart of Centennial Campus, and we want you to be part of our community.
“Our 700 employees love being on Centennial because they get to experience the unique campus lifestyle.”
Greg Dickason
Chief Technology Officer, LexisNexis
Greg Dickason, chief technology officer at LexisNexis, talks about the mutual benefits of partnering with NC State and its faculty, researchers and students.
Find the Sum of Your Potential
Ready to join us? You’d make a welcome addition. Whether you’re a business looking to relocate to Centennial Campus or a community member ready to make new connections, there’s a place for you here — and the possibilities are endless.
