General News
Leader brings broad experiences to Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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 […]
Hornets Innovation Summit awards $30,000 to top pitches
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.
Student innovators awarded over $15,000 at 2024 Charlotte Venture Challenge: Student Edition
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 joins NSF I-CORPS Mid-Atlantic Region Hub
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.
Students seek solutions at inaugural Golden Hack: Impact Weekend
UNC Charlotte students created innovative solutions to problems at the inaugural Golden Hack: Impact Weekend.
cei announces mentor hours at dubois center
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 […]
CEI Awards Over $10,000 to Students, Faculty and Community Founders for Idea Launch, Commercialization and pilots
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 […]
Mentor Madness: Student Pitch Semi-Finals
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 […]
CEI Launches Pitch Competition with Cash Prizes
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.charlotte.edu/events/upcoming-events/49er-impact-0
CEI Announces Spring Mentor Madness with Center’s EIRS
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, […]