Dr. Dedric A. Carter is an experienced practitioner in innovation ecosystem strategy, execution, research commercialization, and technology-based economic impact creation. Since 2023, he has served as the Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development and Chief Innovation Officer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Carter has cabinet level responsibility for the entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, and commercialization portfolios at the University through Innovate Carolina and the Innovate Carolina Junction (a new Hub for catalyzing innovation and accelerating entrepreneurial intention located in Chapel Hill, NC), among other oversight and engagement roles. He teaches courses in systems applications to technical, business, and policy issues with an emphasis on the entrepreneurial process, innovation, and new venture creation. His passion is for innovation/commercialization ecosystem development and enhancement.