Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Higher Education companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Higher Education industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top North Carolina Higher Education Startups
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Duke University
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Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, land-grant, doctoral higher research university.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation’s first public university.
Terra Dotta
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Terra Dotta is a software that manages the application process and streamlines operations for educational institutions and businesses.
North Carolina Central University
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North Carolina Central University is a liberal arts college for African-American students.
VitalSource Technologies
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VitalSource Technologies is a platform that provides building, enhancing, and delivering e-learning content.
UNCG School of Education
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UNCG School of Education is providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery.
Cloud for Good
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Cloud for Good works with nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions to create transformational value with Salesforce.
Leeds Illuminate
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Leeds Illuminate invests in high-growth companies in the higher education sector.
Atlantic BT
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Atlantic BT builds award-winning web solutions across a multitude of industries.
Soomo Learning
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Soomo Learning is a e-learning company located in Asheville.
Residential Management Systems
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Residential Management Systems Provides web-based student housing, conference and judicial management software solutions
T A Loving
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T.A. Loving Company provides complete pre-construction and construction services for a variety of industries.
University of North Carolina System
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University of North Carolina System is a non-profit educational institution that offers research, scholorship & digital learning services.
Daynal Institute
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Daynal Institute provides education services in the spiritual sector.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
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North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority offers grants and scholarships to help families afford private schools.
Kerr Connect
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Kerr Connect offers Speech, OT, PT, School Psychology, and Social Work services to students in special education programs.
Academic Benchmarking Consortium
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Academic Benchmarking Consortium is the premier benchmarking service for finance executives within higher education.
Methodist Home for Children
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Methodist Home for Children is a shelter for children who have been neglected, mistreated, or traumatized.
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a Higher Education institution located in Pembroke.
Lakehouse Academy
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Lakehouse Academy is a therapeutic boarding school for girls age 12-16, that provides a nurturing and safe environment for students.
The Association of Boarding Schools
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The Association of Boarding Schools provides school education programs, staff professional training, enrollment, and recruitment services.
Moore County School
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Moore County Schools offers an educational institution.
Hoke County School
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The Hoke County School System is a world class learning system .It also offer full-time online, semester long option.
FundFive
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FundFive provides software solutions for higher education.
Friendship Christian School
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Friendship Christian School is a private, Baptist, coeducational, primary, and secondary day school.
Greene County Schools
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Greene County Schools is a platform that provides elementary, middle and high school services.
The Trilogy School
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The Trilogy School offers services to educate students with learning differences.
Cannon School, Inc.
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Cannon School is an independent JrK-12 college preparatory school serving families in Concord.
Southern Evangelical Seminary
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Southern Evangelical Seminary provides undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in Christian apologetics, philosophy and theology.
Asheboro City Schools
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Asheboro City School is a public school district that offers a pre-kindergarten program and an alternative learning center for students.
Wayne Country Day School
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Wayne Country Day School is an independent school of k-12.
Clinton City Schools
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Clinton City Schools provides teaching and learning to meet the needs of students, educators, parents, and the community.
University Christian High School
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University Christian High School offers strong academic education for students.
Harnett County Schools
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Harnett County Schools is a public school district offering kindergarten, high school education, support, and services.
Envision Science Academy
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Envision Science Academy is a public charter school that provides educational services.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a top-ranked creative and performing arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Charlotte Country Day School
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Charlotte Country Day School is an educational institute and a school.
St. Timothy’s School
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St. Timothy’s School is an Episcopal preparatory school established in pursuit of educating students through the everyday moments.
Community School of Davidson
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Community School of Davidson is a K-12 charter school that provides research-based education services.
Durham Public Schools
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Durham Public Schools offers programs and services such as advanced academics, athletics, career and technical education, and graduation.
Mooresville Graded School District
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MGSD is an educational institution which is nationally recognized for its digital conversion and 1:1 initiative.
Emily Krzyzewski Center
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Emily Krzyzewski Center is a non-profit organization that provides summer camps, academic, education, leadership programs for children.
Robertson Scholars
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Robertson Scholars provides undergraduate studies and a leadership program.
Emerson Waldorf School
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Emerson Waldorf School guides children to develop compassion and reverence for themselves that educates ones body, mind, and spirit.
Verified Studios
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Verified Studios offers web design, online marketing, and custom software development for higher education.
Butterfly Financial Education
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Butterfly Financial Education is a nonprofit organization providing financial education.
The Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
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The Crosby Scholars Community Partnership offers students an opportunity in middle and high school to prepare for college admission.
The O’Neal School
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The O’Neal School is a college preparatory private school that provides elementary education, middle school, and high school education.
Engel Institute
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Engel Institute provides training and mentoring courses on dental implant placement, grafting, full arch conversion, and guided surgery.
Orion Business Solutions LLC
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Orion is a Venture Technology and Product Development firm.
Manna University
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Manna University is a higher education institution dedicated to preparing emerging leaders to change the world by advancing Kingdom of God.
Voyager Academy
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Voyager Academy is a K-12 charter school offering elementary, middle, and high school.
Davidson-Davie Community College
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Davidson-Davie Community College provides higher education services.
Gaston Christian School
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Gaston Christian School offers elementary education, middle school education, and high school education along with spiritual preparation.
Wesleyan Christian Academy
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Wesleyan Christian Academy is a private Christian school that offers a college-preparatory K-12 academy with a full-day childcare program.
College Transitions
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College Transitions is a team of college planning experts committed to guiding students and families through the application process.
Phoenix Academy
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Phoenix Academy focuses on educating and encourage students to become active, compassionate, and teach to respects others.
Wayne County Public Schools
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Wayne County Public Schools is a public school district serving pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
McDowell County Schools
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McDowell County Schools is an education management company that is student-centered and mission-driven to inspire success for students.
Duke Alumni Association
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The Duke Alumni Association serves to engage, connect, and celebrate alumni of Duke University.
FIG Education
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FIG Education offers online training, accredited programs, and coaching in the areas of nurse life care planning and Medicare Set-Asides.
Columbus County Schools
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Columbus County Schools is a school district with 12 grade levels.
Southern Appalachian Environment
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Appalachian State University a broad range of environmental research issues facing the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Drupal Answers
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DrupalAnswers is a full service web development firm specializing in Consulting, Development and Support for Higher Education.
Project Scientist
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Project Scientist’ promise is to educate, coach, & advocate for girls & women with an aptitude, talent, & passion for Science, Technology.
Asheville Christian Academy
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Asheville Christian Academy is education management based private school providing education to students.
The Shine Institute
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The Shine Institute is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers and citizenship.
Duke University School of Nursing
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Duke University School of Nursing is educating the next generation of transformational leaders in nursing.
Belk College of Business
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Belk College of Business is a leading urban research business school.
Odum Institute for Research in Social Science
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Odum Institute for Research in Social Science is the oldest research institute that provides education and support for planning research.
Southport Christian School
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Southport Christian School offers kindergarten through twelfth grade education.
Center for Craft
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Center for Craft is dedicated to advancing the field of craft through fostering new ideas, funding craft scholarship, and backing.
Alliance Center for Education
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Alliance Center for Education assists in tackling poverty by providing educational and support services.
Duke Robotics Club
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Duke Robotics Club provides undergraduate and graduate students a place to pursue their interest in robotics.
Duke Department of Population Health Sciences
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Duke Department of Population Health Sciences offers population health science.
United Community School
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United Community School is an education management based charter school offering education to students.
Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
Duplin County Schools
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Duplin County Schools is a pre–12 graded educational organization.
McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte
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The McColl School of Business at Queens University prepares students to be creative and leaders.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
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Shining Rock Classical Academy offers a small community-school environment and a rigorous college-preparatory education to students.
UNC Center for the Business of Health
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UNC Center for the Business of Health
