Research Triangle Meets African Healthcare Demand
NC's life sciences sector supports 65,000+ direct jobs and over 800 companies — from global pharmaceutical manufacturers to cutting-edge diagnostics startups. Africa's demand for medical devices, diagnostics, hospitals, and pharmaceutical access provides precisely the export and investment market this sector needs.
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
NC medical device manufacturers have active import demand from South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria's rapidly expanding healthcare networks.
Pharmaceutical Access
NC pharma companies — NC's number one export sector — can engage Africa's $14B pharmaceutical import market through AGOA trade preferences.
Medical Training & Education
NC universities and training centers partnering with African medical institutions to close the healthcare worker shortage.
Health Technology
Telemedicine platforms, electronic health records, and digital diagnostics tailored for low-bandwidth African health systems.
Connect NC Life Sciences to Africa
AfDEC facilitates introductions between NC life sciences companies and African health ministries, hospital networks, and pharmaceutical distributors. Register your company for the next Life Sciences Africa Trade Mission.