IotaComm, a wireless communications and data analytics company focused on smart buildings and cities, has opened its new headquarters in downtown Chapel Hill, marking a major step in its growth and connection to UNC-Chapel Hill’s innovation ecosystem. Led by CEO Terrence DeFranco, the company is pioneering new ways to monitor and improve indoor environmental quality (IAQ)—a critical factor in human health, cognitive performance and productivity.
Through its platform, Delphi360™, IotaComm delivers a full-stack Internet of Things (IoT) solution that combines network connectivity, sensors and advanced analytics to track environmental conditions such as air quality, temperature, humidity and occupancy. By transforming buildings into intelligent, responsive environments, the company helps organizations make data-driven decisions that improve health outcomes, operational efficiency and overall performance.
IotaComm’s expansion to Chapel Hill builds on its earlier time at the Innovate Carolina Junction, where it grew as part of UNC’s entrepreneurial community. Access to flexible workspace, university connections and a collaborative network of innovators helped shape the company’s trajectory. Now located just steps away on Franklin Street, the new headquarters reflects a strategic commitment to remain embedded in the University’s ecosystem—enabling ongoing collaboration with students, researchers and partners across campus.
The company’s impact is already being felt across sectors including education, manufacturing and hospitality, where its technology is helping organizations better understand how environmental conditions influence outcomes like learning, safety and efficiency. With nearly $150 million in funding and a nationwide FCC-licensed spectrum portfolio, IotaComm is positioned to scale its platform and redefine how buildings function.
By choosing Chapel Hill as its home base, IotaComm underscores the value of proximity to talent, research and community—demonstrating how UNC-affiliated startups can grow locally while driving innovation with national reach.