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.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Wireless Research Center (WRC)
3331 Heritage Trade Dr., Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Expertise Areas
- Antenna and RF engineering
- OTA testing and certification workflows
- Pre‑compliance testing and mitigation
- Field testing and propagation/channel modeling
Key Technologies
- Spherical near-field antenna measurement systems
- Anechoic chambers and shielded enclosures
- TRP / TIS OTA measurement methods (conical-cut)
- Finite-element and time-domain electromagnetic solvers
Key People
CEO and Founder
Senior Architect
Technical Manager, Research and Engineering
Senior Staff Engineer
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.
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.