Wireless Research Center (WRC)
The Wireless Research Center (WRC) is an independent, private nonprofit research center based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region. Since 2010, WRC has advanced global innovation in wireless connectivity through applied research, engineering, and certified testing. WRC supports clients worldwide, helping develop and commercialize wireless products from concept to high-volume production. The organization is recognized for its unique intellectual property policy, allowing clients to retain full ownership of jointly developed IP. WRC’s core initiatives—WRC Technologies, RIoT, Connected Communities, and the Advanced Mobility Collective—focus on improving wireless technologies, accelerating startups, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering technology-led economic development. WRC is a catalyst for collaboration among local governments, schools, companies, and global partners, integrating technology and innovation into communities to improve lives and bridge the digital divide.
Wireless Research Center (WRC)
3331 Heritage Trade Dr., Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587
What We Do
Design, evaluation, and optimization of RF designs and antennas for a wide range of applications, including custom solutions. Services include simulation, prototyping, and performance measurement using advanced tools and facilities.
Accredited passive antenna testing using the Satimo SG-64 chamber, capable of measuring a variety of antenna parameters across 400 MHz to 18 GHz. Services include testing for prototypes, final products, and competitive analysis.
A2LA accredited and CTIA/Verizon authorized lab for Over-the-Air (OTA) performance testing of cellular devices, following industry-standard test plans for LTE, WCDMA, and legacy technologies.
Pre-certification testing and mitigation services for OTA and FCC compliance, including TRP and TIS measurements, troubleshooting, and engineering support to ensure successful certification outcomes.
Field measurements and propagation modeling for wireless systems, including deployment of portable towers and use of advanced test equipment to evaluate real-world performance.
RF and antenna design services for IoT and wearable devices, from early concept to mass production, including system evaluation, simulation, and compliance support.
Application Area
Key People
CEO and Founder
Senior Architect
Technical Manager, Research and Engineering
Senior Staff Engineer
News & Updates
WRC is accredited to the ISO 17025:2005 standard, affirming its technical expertise in calibration and testing laboratories.
WRC is a certified CTIA Test Lab for over-the-air (OTA) testing of cellular devices.
WRC is an approved Verizon Authorized Independent Test Lab for OTA radiated performance.
WRC is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for testing and calibration.
A group of public and private-sector partners developed a nationwide, standardized digital emergency paging system transmitting voice, data, images, video, and GIS over NextGen TV.
PBS North Carolina video about WRC's role in commercializing new digital paging system technology for first responders.
Spectrohm partners with WRC to accelerate deployment of breakthrough security screening solutions using RF imaging and AI.
A new statewide public safety system using North Carolina’s public television network is under development, with WRC providing collaboration and research.
WRC's initiative to develop a prototype digital paging system for first responders using NextGen TV technology.
WRC supports wireless device development and commercialization for startups, with a unique IP policy.
WRC and RIoT's role in establishing Raleigh as a hub for data economy and innovation.
WRC's research could improve severe weather forecasts and early warnings.
WRC explores using 5G wireless signals to measure factors for early tornado detection.
Cubic Nuvotronics collaborates with WRC to develop advanced 5G transceivers for military use.
Green Stream Technologies, an environmental monitoring company, is the latest startup to relocate its headquarters to the Wireless Research Center, contributing to Wake Forest's emergence as a tech hub.
WRC added Paul Allan Sadowski, a government technology visionary and former communications advisor to the Pentagon, to its team of senior engineers.
Event focused on smart and connected city technologies.
Event on the evolution of IoT technologies.
Startup pitch event hosted by RIoT.
Forum on IoT advancements and research.
Community event focused on Windows IoT.
Event exploring energy and cleantech applications in IoT.
Event discussing the impact of 5G on consumers and organizations.
Developer-focused event hosted by RIoT.
Event on civic, military, and government technology in IoT.
Demonstration event for IoT technologies.
Formerly known as the Triangle Smart Cities Summit, this event offers thought-provoking sessions on connected communities.
WRC’s applied research and engineering team exhibited at PCB Carolina 2021, North Carolina’s premiere electronics trade show.
RIoT’s largest in-person event of the year, featuring speakers and 50+ live IoT demos.