Winston Starts

Winston Starts is an active non-profit startup accelerator based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It provides entrepreneurs—especially those in scalable industries including biotech and life sciences—with structured development frameworks, expert mentorship from over 100 professionals, modern office space, and up to 42 months of runway to scale their businesses. As of early 2025, the organization has supported 81 companies with $134.7 million raised in total capital and currently hosts 33 resident startups. Through partnerships like that with Innovation Quarter, it plays a significant role in supporting local biotech and healthcare innovation ecosystems.