Build ideas that move Charlotte forward.

Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation connects students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners with hands-on programs, resources and relationships that turn entrepreneurial thinking into action.

I have an idea

Turn your idea into action with student programs, pitch opportunities and hands-on experiences connected to Charlotte’s entrepreneurial community.

Student Programs

I want entrepreneurship support

Connect with startup resources, business counseling and Charlotte-area support designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners move forward.

Resources

I want to bring entrepreneurship into my classroom

Give students access to Charlotte’s entrepreneurial energy through speakers, applied projects and hands-on experiences that connect learning with opportunity.

Faculty + Staff Resources

I want to get involved

Share your experience as a mentor, guest speaker or competition judge and help UNC Charlotte students connect ideas with real-world insight.

Get Involved

Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Upcoming Events

Nov

Global Entrepreneurship Week: 49er Foundry Business Shower

5PM — 7PM

CO-LAB AT UNC CHARLOTTE CENTER CITY,, Grand Hall

Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week for the 49er Foundry Business Shower, a celebration of student innovation and entrepreneurial growth!…

Nov

Global Entrepreneurship Week: 49er Foundry Business Shower

5PM — 7PM

CO-LAB AT UNC CHARLOTTE CENTER CITY,, Grand Hall

Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week for the 49er Foundry Business Shower, a celebration of student innovation and entrepreneurial growth!…