About

The Gig East Exchange is an example of Wilson’s reputation as a forward-thinking city. It is a hub for everyday entrepreneurs, tech startups, remote workers, and anyone who values innovation in action.

The facility is a unique coworking space and entrepreneurial incubator where start-ups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, educators, and the local business community thrive through connection, collaboration, and use of the City’s state-of-the-art broadband network, Greenlight.

The Gig East Summit is our annual conference. Since our first Summit in 2016, we have been bringing together leaders in technology and entrepreneurship to discuss how Eastern North Carolina can benefit from emerging innovations.

Visit our Programs & Events page for more information about this year’s Gig East Summit and learn how you can get involved.

We want to help Wilson grow forward together. Through our wide network of local, regional, and national partners we are able to provide learning opportunities to the community throughout the year.

Some of our most popular programs are the RIoT Accelerator Program, Navigation East, and Greenlight Ed. Take a look at our calendar of events to see what might be beneficial for you.

The Wilson Smart Agriculture Testbed helps small and medium-sized growers and entrepreneurs enhance their operations by increasing efficiency and sustainability through data-driven decision-making.

The new greenhouse facilities provide real-world testing grounds to explore and refine innovative IoT, AI, and data analytics solutions for agriculture, accelerating innovation and reducing risks. Committed to fostering entrepreneurship, the testbed connects startups, corporations, researchers, and government entities, creating a collaborative environment for networking, partnerships, and new business opportunities.