Come One.
Grow All.

The Pearl is Charlotte’s innovation district: a vibrant community that sits at the crossroads of world- leading research, academic excellence, corporate innovation, clinical translation, entrepreneurial activity and community engagement.


A Community Built to Move Innovative Ideas to Scale

The Pearl stands as Charlotte’s transformative hub for healthcare innovation and scientific advancement. Set within one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, our dynamic ecosystem creates an unprecedented convergence of medical excellence, cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial energy, fostering breakthrough discoveries that bridge laboratory insights to life-changing patient care.

Within The Pearl’s purpose-designed spaces, a powerful synergy emerges between world-class institutions like Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Atrium Health and IRCAD. This collaborative environment nurtures the next generation of healthcare innovators while serving as a catalyst for community growth, offering state-of-the-art facilities for surgical training, research advancement and STEM education that position Charlotte at the forefront of global healthcare innovation.

Cultivating Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs

The Pearl represents a unique convergence of healthcare, science, technology, and enterprise–a concentrated ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas flourish. This integrated district creates natural connections between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, all within a vibrant mixed-use community. By uniting world-class institutions with innovative companies of all sizes, The Pearl accelerates the journey from breakthrough discovery to real-world impact.

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Whether you’re a global industry leader or an emerging innovator, The Pearl provides the ideal environment for your organization’s growth. With flexible research facilities, customizable office spaces, and cutting-edge collaboration areas–plus lifestyle amenities that attract and retain top talent–organizations of every scale can accelerate their vision within Charlotte’s premier knowledge community.

Office & Lab-Ready Space

Flexible spaces designed for both emerging and established companies, with options ranging from private offices to custom multi-floor suites. Whether you need a single bench or an entire floor, move in quickly and scale within our vibrant, innovative environment. Our intentionally designed spaces support your growth from startup through market expansion.

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Support for a budding ecosystem of restaurants, retail and service companies.

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The Pearl – Phase I

Set to open in summer 2025, The Pearl will incorporate lab, office, academic, and retail spaces paired with popular amenities and collaborative and community programming.

The first phase features 643,000 SF with the capacity to grow to 4.2M SF within the innovation district.

IRCAD North America

The Pearl will be home to IRCAD North America, an experiential education and innovation center offering hands-on courses, expert guidance, and innovative techniques for medical professionals to advance in their field.

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