North Carolina Innovation Council

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Innovation Council
Department Office of the Commissioner of Banks and the Dept. of Insurance
Governor Appointments 2
Total Board Positions 11
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 169-4
Ethics 1
Term Length 4 years, 2 consecutive term limit
Purpose The purpose of the Innovation Council is to support innovation, investment, and job creation within North Carolina by encouraging participation in the regulatory sandbox. The Council is empowered to set standards, principles, guidelines, and policy priorities for the types of innovations that the regulatory sandbox program will support. The Council shall be responsible for admission into the regulatory sandbox program and for assigning selected participants to the applicable State agency.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Lawrence G. Baxter October 1, 2023 September 30, 2027 Limited Member Public member
Ashutosh Singh Vats October 1, 2025 September 30, 2029 Limited Member Public member
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