NC State University Plant Sciences Building

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The NC State University Plant Sciences Building represents the latest thinking in design and construction to meet the complex needs of team-based plant science.

Flexibility is key here. Evolving technology requires an evolving space. This unique facility provides maximum potential for collaboration, interdisciplinary activities and innovation.

Explore 185,000 Square Feet of Genius

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Positioned in the heart of NC State’s Centennial Campus, our scientists and staff can seamlessly integrate research and talent with the College of Engineering, the Wilson College of Textiles, and the Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center.

This facility will also attract exceptional faculty and students from around the world and help us better connect off-campus assets and research stations to deliver the science, technologies, and outcomes our stakeholders need.

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80,000 gsf Research Labs

35,000 gsf Office Space

16,000 gsf BSL-2 and BSL-3 Greenhouses

10,000 gsf Partner Labs

10,000 gsf Collaborative Hearth Space

17,000 gsf Shared Conference Space

$160.2M Research and Innovation Facility

A class-defining space to establish North Carolina as the global hub for plant science discovery and innovation.

Naming Opportunities

You can add your name to the long list of North Carolina agricultural and community organizations, foundations and businesses that have invested in N.C. PSI.

Opportunities await partners who want to help us transform the plant sciences. Explore the interactive map above to learn about our naming opportunities and join us.

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