Meet Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park (RTP) is one of the most powerful engines of innovation and economic growth in the United States. As the largest research park in North America and one of the largest and most influential in the world, RTP spans 7,000 acres at the center of North Carolina’s eponymous Triangle region and is home to more than 55,000 employees and over 385 companies, startups and national labs.
Anchored by its founding Tier I research universities—Duke University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—RTP connects world-class research, talent, and industry to attract investment, support job creation, and advance global innovation. The Park is home to industry leaders including Apple, BASF, Biogen, Cisco Systems, EPA, Fidelity Investments, IBM, Labcorp, Lenovo, Lilly, NetApp, NIEHS, RTI International, and United Therapeutics. RTP generates an estimated $25.1 billion in annual economic value for North Carolina.
RTP is stewarded by the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that guides the Park’s long-term vision, development, and growth. Through its board of directors and staff, the Foundation oversees land use, covenants, and shared amenities across RTP while convening leaders from universities, industry, and government to foster collaboration and drive economic opportunity for the state.
With a legacy of collaboration and a forward-looking approach to growth, RTP continues to evolve as a premier corporate destination for innovation and opportunity. To learn more, visit https://rtp.org.