North Carolina has the potential to grow its defense innovation economy. These findings come from the North Carolina Defense Innovation Task Force earlier in 2022. The defense sector in North Carolina is already #2 in the country.
“With the 4th largest military footprint in the country and our active network of companies, universities, governments, and economic development organizations, North Carolina is becoming the Frontline of the Future in Defense Innovation,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “Taking decisive action to grow defense innovation will enable us to expand the innovation ecosystem of our state, which is fundamental to growing the economy, attracting new industry, expanding jobs, raising the tax base, promoting national security, and improving the quality of life of all North Carolinians.”
*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker