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Belk College alumnus Gene Johnson to serve in interim role Gene Johnson ’73, a seasoned entrepreneur, community leader and dedicated University supporter, is providing interim leadership for the UNC Charlotte Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “Organizations benefit from periodically assessing where they are and where they are headed, so they can make any necessary course […]
Two local entrepreneurs were selected as the winners of the fourth annual Hornets Innovation Summit Presented by Bank of America. The initiative supports economic mobility in Charlotte, with the UNC Charlotte Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation providing expertise and training.
The Charlotte Venture Challenge: Student Edition on March 27 recognized the impact of a journey of discovery for dozens of UNC Charlotte students. Campus and community leaders showed up for the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation event to celebrate the student teams. The Charlotte Venture Challenge process started early in the Spring 2024 semester, […]
UNC Charlotte is now part of the National Science Foundation I-Corps Hub Mid-Atlantic Region, a network of 11 universities that helps researchers translate inventions to the marketplace.
UNC Charlotte students created innovative solutions to problems at the inaugural Golden Hack: Impact Weekend.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) has announced office hours at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center Center as part of their Small Business Ecosystem Partner Grant from the City of Charlotte. This program was developed to assist small businesses through an integrated support program at UNC Charlotte involving customer discovery training, access […]
With close to 200 attendees, this year’s Charlotte Venture Challenge (CVC) successfully brought together UNC Charlotte students, faculty and the Charlotte community. The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s networking and showcasing event took place in the PORTAL building on April 18th, highlighting student ideas, University commercialization and Charlotte startups. “Founded in 2001, the annual CVC […]
This evening, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted Mentor Madness. This event is part of the 49er Impact Pitch Competition for UNC Charlotte Students. The competition was launched in March, with nearly 30 students across campus submitting a three minute video pitch. Judges then reviewed, scored and announced the top 12 social and business […]
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation officially launches the Spring 2023 49er Impact Pitch Competition! Over $10,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to finalists who pitch their ideas. https://entrepreneurship.charlottewp.psapp.dev/events/upcoming-events/49er-impact-0
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation received a Small Business Ecosystem Partner Grant from the City of Charlotte to assist small businesses through an integrated support program at UNC Charlotte involving customer discovery training, access to technical talent, mentorship and other services. The UNC Charlotte Small Business Transformation Catalyst will support founders through entrepreneurial training, […]
This week the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted Mina Khalil, UNC Charlotte Alumnus and SBIR/STTR Program Manager at the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for a special Lunch and Learn workshop for faculty, students and community memebers. Khalil discussed, to a sold out event, the different paths and opportunities for innovators and researchers […]
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in partnership with the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Ecosystem Grant, graduated 19 community and university teams, all who completed the six-week customer discovery program Charlotte Launch. The Spring 2023 Charlotte Launch Cohort, comprised of 7 community teams, 5 University Business Partnes and 7 University teams and participated in […]
Several UNC Charlotte alumni and students gathered this week to celebrate 10 years of 49er Foundry and student entreprenuership. The event highlighted Charlotte startup leaders who started their journey in the 49er Foundry and students currenty making their impact through the student idea incubator. The 49er Foundry, Charlotte’s Student Idea Incubator, was launched as the […]
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation kicked off our Lunch and Learn: Venture Knowledge Workshop Series this week with Entrepreneur In Residence James Smith leading the Entrepreneur vs Business Owner seminar. This workshop focused on differentiating Entrepreneurs from Business owners using both case studies and common industry definitions to highlight differences and similarities between both […]
Want to learn more about the SBIR/STTR process that will help you explore technological potential for your business? Join us for a Lunch and Learn with special guest Mina Khalil,SBIR/ STTR Program Manager at the United States Special Operations Command. Mina Khalil is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) […]
Your Opportunity to Win Cash for Your Idea How can you make an impact with your idea? The Center for Entrepreneruship and Innovation is giving away over $10,000 in cash and prizes this semester for your idea. You can participate in our micro-credentialing program and earn a badge in Entrepreneurial Thinking, pitch your idea at […]
What are the main differences between and entrepreneur and a business owner? The answer is simple: entrepreneurs are future-oriented while business owners typically focus on the present. Which are you? Join us on Friday, February 17th at 12pm for a great discussion and networking. Lunch to be provided. Register Here
Venture for America facilitated an Ideation Session for UNC Charlotte students this week to kick off the Entrepreneurial Mindset Micro Credential. This process helps students focus on an idea they want to work on this semester. Through brainstorming and networking, students worked together to find possible solutions to make their impact. Venture for America is […]