Innovation Quarter biotech hub. $1B+ research campus, Wake Forest medical, life sciences. 300+ SBA-approved lenders. No credit impact.
Winston-Salem has reinvented itself as one of the Southeast's premier biotech and innovation hubs, anchored by the $1B+ Innovation Quarter -- a 330-acre research campus that hosts over 90 companies and 5,000+ workers in regenerative medicine, biotech, health IT, and advanced materials. This transformation, powered by Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, has created explosive demand for SBA-financed lab space, medical offices, and commercial property.
Beyond Innovation Quarter, Winston-Salem's revitalized downtown offers thriving restaurant, arts, and hospitality districts, while the city's manufacturing heritage continues to drive industrial lending. With SBA 504 and 7(a) stacking, Winston-Salem borrowers can access up to $17 million in combined financing to fuel growth in this innovation-driven economy.
Innovation Quarter lab space, research facilities, biotech startups, and regenerative medicine companies. SBA 504 + 7(a) stacking up to $17M.
Practice acquisitions near Wake Forest Baptist, medical office buildings, health IT companies, and specialty clinics throughout Forsyth County.
Chef-driven restaurants, boutique hotels, entertainment venues, and hospitality concepts in Winston-Salem's revitalized downtown district.
Manufacturing facilities, production equipment, industrial buildouts, and plant modernization. Winston-Salem's industrial base meets cutting-edge innovation.
Galleries, creative studios, arts venues, and mixed-use properties in Winston-Salem's nationally recognized arts district. SBA 7(a) for buildout and operations.
Owner-occupied office buildings, lab facilities, mixed-use developments, and commercial property throughout Winston-Salem. 10% down with SBA 504.
Winston-Salem's $1B+ Innovation Quarter has transformed the city into one of the Southeast's premier biotech and life sciences hubs. Anchored by Wake Forest University and its medical campus, the Innovation Quarter hosts over 90 companies and 5,000+ workers in regenerative medicine, biotech, and health IT. This concentration of research-driven businesses creates exceptional demand for SBA-financed lab space, medical offices, and commercial property.
Pre-qualification through FundMySBA takes 90 seconds. Answer 4 simple questions about your Winston-Salem business and funding needs, and we instantly match you with SBA-approved lenders who specialize in your industry. No credit check required for pre-qualification.
Most for-profit Winston-Salem businesses qualify, including biotech and life sciences companies in Innovation Quarter, medical practices near Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, restaurants and hospitality downtown, manufacturing and logistics, professional services, and commercial real estate investors. Winston-Salem's innovation-driven economy creates strong SBA demand across sectors.
Yes. Biotech startups, life sciences companies, and health IT firms in Winston-Salem's Innovation Quarter regularly use SBA financing for lab buildouts, equipment, and commercial property. SBA 504 covers facility acquisitions with 10% down, while 7(a) handles equipment and working capital. Stacking both programs provides up to $17 million for Innovation Quarter businesses scaling beyond initial venture funding.
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