Charlotte’s Innovation District
The Pearl ushers in a new chapter for the Queen City
Creating Spaces Where Innovation Thrives
By encouraging proximity through shared spaces and diverse business clusters, The Pearl fosters an intentional system where both individuals and companies can thrive–a nexus ripe for collaboration. It’s a culture where start-ups partner with global businesses, and an academic enterprise finds synergy with tech companies. Here, you’ll find:
- 643,000 sq.ft. in Phase I
- 7,200+ surgeons trained annually
- 1,900 students, residents & fellows
- 800+ faculty members
- 1,000+ active clinical trials
- 93,000 sq.ft. contiguous research space
“The Pearl is a neighborhood where Charlotte’s historic vitality meets its innovative future – a place where excellence lives, and excellence is learned.”
–Gene Woods, President and CEO, Advocate Health