Come Watch the First-Ever Invention Convention in Virginia!

Get ready to witness the innovative ideas of young minds at the first-ever Invention Convention in Virginia, brought to you by the Norfolk Innovation Corridor, in partnership with Raytheon. This exciting event, taking place on May 20th at Selden Market, is set to be an unforgettable experience where students from Norfolk Public Schools will showcase […]

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Resilience Blog Series: Sea Level Rise

Norfolk Innovation Corridor (NIC) defines resilience as adapting to “menaces for the optimal functioning of individuals, organizations and communities.” The NIC prides itself on having the resources clustered in our Corridor that entrepreneurs and innovators need to develop resilient products, services and technologies, specifically to combat issues of Sea Level Rise, Supply Chain Disruptions, Population […]

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NIC Partner Spotlight: Towne Financial Services Group

Towne Financial Services Group has relocated! Their new headquarters at 3 Commercial Place is in the heart of the Norfolk Innovation Corridor (NIC). Will Morrison is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Towne Financial Services Group, also serving as the secretary of the NIC and a member of the Marketing Committee. As head of […]

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NIC Partner Spotlight: 757 Collab

Here at the Norfolk Innovation Corridor, we understand that creating a thriving technology zone is only possible through the help and assistance of our talented and innovative members. Having the leadership of our board and the businesses they have a hand in helps to attract, retain and create lasting opportunities for Norfolk and the growing […]

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The Norfolk Innovation Corridor Team Visits the Siemens Ingenuity Center

In looking back on 2022, we wanted to highlight one of our favorite moments with the Norfolk Innovation Corridor, which took place in September. Fourteen representatives from the NIC team traveled to Austin, Texas, to visit the Siemens Ingenuity Center and the Austin Innovation District. The Norfolk Innovation Corridor aims to encourage growth in entrepreneurship […]

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Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Embody, Inc.

WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Embody, Inc., a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing, for $155 million at closing and up to an additional $120 million subject to achieving future regulatory and commercial milestones […]

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Assembly: The Front Door of The Norfolk Innovation Corridor

We are excited to formally introduce you to the front door of the Norfolk Innovation Corridor: Assembly! Assembly, located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia, is designed to foster connections and spark new ideas. It stands as a symbol of inspiring creators and tech innovators together in one iconic building campus. Assembly intentionally placed […]

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Embody – A Leading Soft Tissue Healing Company Based in the NIC

We are excited to highlight a longtime partner of the Norfolk Innovation Corridor: Embody, a Norfolk-based sports medicine company that is pioneering the next generation in soft tissue healing with collagen-based biofabrication techniques and biologic products. Founded in 2014, the company continues to develop unique biomaterials providing healing solutions for challenging orthopedic procedures involving foot […]

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Embody, Inc. Announces $10.4 Million Series C Funding Round

Funds to Support Commercial Expansion and Post-Market Clinical Studies of Tapestry® for tendon and ligament injuries. Norfolk, VA, September 20, 2022 — Embody, Inc., a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing, announced today that it closed a $10.4 million Series C funding round led by Genesis Innovation Group’s cultivate(MD) Capital Funds LP. The financing will enable Embody to […]

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