The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) at NCCU empowers students, faculty, and the small business community by providing $2.5M+ in funding, launching ventures, hosting 100+ events, and supporting student fellows to drive growth, generate revenue, and build entrepreneurial success.
CEED: Our Impact
2.5 Million Dollars
CEED raised over $2.5 million in funding.
Student Fellows
110 student fellows were served and exposed to entrepreneurship training and application.
Advisory Services
580 hours of advisory services/technical assistance were delivered to local small business owners.
Small Businesses
120 small businesses were served through the Small Business Assistance Clinic, with 79% of them women-owned and over 90% minority-owned.
Engaged Students
541engaged students and faculty members were involved in CEED workshops and programming.
Pitch Competitions
Over 55 students participated in pitch competitions.
Events
Over 100 events have been executed since the launch of CEED in October 2022.
Mentorship
Eight high-potential student ventures received deeper mentorship.
Revenue Generated
Over $350K in revenue was generated from student ventures.
