Wexford Launches Connect Labs Charlotte, Accelerating Life Sciences Growth in the Queen City
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Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, a national developer specializing in partnering with universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, and innovative companies to develop spaces and communities to accelerate discovery and impact, has launched Connect Labs by Wexford in Charlotte, NC. Located in The Pearl, a partnership between Wexford and Advocate Health, Connect Labs brings scale-in-place lab and innovation infrastructure to support emerging and growth-stage companies across medical devices, biomedical engineering, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and data science.
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Press Release | February 26, 2026
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PENTAX Medical Announces Strategic Presence at Connect Labs by Wexford in The Pearl Innovation District to Advance Endoscopic Innovation
and Clinical Education
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PENTAX Medical, a global leader in endoscopic imaging, has announced a strategic presence at The Pearl, Charlotte’s Innovation District, a partnership between Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC. PENTAX Medical will occupy an engineering lab for R&D and showcase equipment, and an office within Connect Labs by Wexford, a flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation infrastructure that facilitates frictionless entry into the Charlotte innovation ecosystem. PENTAX Medical joins world-class innovators and companies already at The Pearl, including IRCAD North America, Siemens Healthineers, and Tract Bio, creating a global critical mass of talent, partners, and resources that is shaping the future of surgical training, medical technology, and life sciences discovery.
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Press Release | February 3, 2026
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University of Maryland, Baltimore Advances Transformational West Lexington Corridor Development Project
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) received approval by the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents for a major step forward in the redevelopment of downtown Baltimore. The West Lexington Corridor project is a transformational, multi-phase effort to create a vibrant, mixed-use district on and around the UMB campus. It will enhance campus life, expand housing options, and marks a significant advancement in UMB’s long-term commitment to strengthen and revitalize Baltimore’s Downtown Westside.
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Press Release | February 13, 2026
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Connect Labs by Wexford Announces New Tenants and Flagship Programming at Aggie Square as Sacramento’s Innovation District Gains Momentum
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Connect Labs by Wexford today announced the addition of several new tenants at Aggie Square, underscoring the activation and growing momentum of Sacramento’s university-anchored innovation district. New organizations joining the Connect Labs community include GABRiC USA, ULI Sacramento, Capitol Impact, Intellivasc, CAGED, Growth Factory (nonprofit), Elyxir, and Investorfy—representing research, healthcare innovation, workforce development, startups, investment, and civic and real estate innovation.
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Press Release | February 10, 2026
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South Korean Stem Cell Therapy Company Selects Winston-Salem for U.S. Headquarters
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A South Korean biopharmaceutical company has selected Winston-Salem as the location for its U.S. base of operations, drawing international attention to the city’s growing life sciences ecosystem.
CorestemChemon, recognized for its leadership in stem cell-based therapies, will be located within the Regenerative Medicine (RegenMed) Engine’s Innovation Accelerator, based in the Innovation Quarter.
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Triad Business Journal | February 11, 2026
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Maryland Economic Development Association Announces 2026 Annual Award Winners
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The 2026 Economic Development Project Award was granted to Wexford Science & Technology and the University of Maryland BioPark 4 MLK Project. This 250,000-square-foot facility serves as a critical bridge between the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the medical center, providing essential wet lab space that allows biotechnology companies to scale their operations without leaving the city.
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Nottingham MD | February 12, 2026
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CLT Alliance Sets Up Shop at The Pearl as Part of Broader Life Sciences Strategy
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State and local economic development leaders are establishing a physical presence at The Pearl innovation district.The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance along with the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and NCBiotech will work together there providing resources for biotech companies and entrepreneurs on the campus, Tracy Dodson, chief operating office of CLT Alliance told CBJ.
Dodson said details are still being finalized, but the idea is that economic development leaders will collaborate using a shared office space inside Connect Labs at Wexford. She said that in doing so, those groups will become more visible and accessible to everyone on the campus.
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Charlotte Business Journal | February 2, 2026
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