Top Ten North Carolina Tech Startups to Watch
As 2024 winds down, the spotlight is shining on North Carolina’s tech sector, with award season in full swing. A recent event hosted by NC TECH celebrated the successes of startups, established companies, and technology leaders across the state, with a strong showing from the Research Triangle area. Fintech and healthcare innovation were particularly well-represented in Wilmington, leading to recognition for local startups like Apiture, Vantaca, Nuream, Artemis Immersive, and Lumos Data.
So, which North Carolina startups should you keep on your radar? NC TECH has identified the following as the top ten tech startups to watch:
- Aktiga (Asheville) – Provides immersive software development, including spatial computing products, WebXR platforms, and experiential content.
- Artemis Immersive (Wilmington) – Makes medical imaging data more accessible to patients, caregivers, and medical specialists.
- Bionic Health (Durham) – Offers virtual consultations with dedicated doctors.
- Bristles AI (Durham) – Helps home improvement enthusiasts and designers visualize furniture before repairs.
- Epic Hire (Raleigh) – Aims to humanize the hiring process.
- Fashivly (Charlotte) – A platform that helps users find and curate their style.
- Lumos Technologies (Wilmington) – Helps financial institutions gain insights through data.
- Nuream (Wilmington) – A sleep innovation company that produces hypoallergenic and eco-friendly bedding, made to order in the USA.
- Security Innovations Group (Washington)
- Theralinq (Raleigh) – Offers a secure platform for caregivers and therapists, providing customized home exercise plans, progress monitoring, and data reporting tools.
Other Notable Award Winners
- Industry Award for Agtech: Plantd (Oxford)
- Industry Award for Clean Tech: Natrx (Raleigh)
- Software Company of the Year Award: CData (Chapel Hill)
- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Award: TransImpact (Emerald Isle)
- Industry Award for Biotech and Healthtech: Medicom (Raleigh)
- Industry Award for Fintech and Insurtech: Vantaca (Wilmington)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Award: HowSo (Raleigh)
- Digital Transformation Award: Smarttrak (Holly Springs)
- Tech Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award: SAS (Cary)
- NC-Headquartered Tech Company of the Year: Relay (Raleigh)
- Tech for Good Award: Relias (Morrisville)
- Cyber Security Award: Stern Security (Raleigh)
- IT Services Company of the Year: Aligned Technology Group (Raleigh)
- Government Project Award: Town of Cary
Congratulations to all the winners!
