About CEED
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) serves as a dynamic hub for students, faculty, staff, and small business community members, providing essential resources, support, and education to cultivate successful entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. We are committed to entrepreneurial skill-building, lifting viable ventures off the ground, and connecting the entrepreneurship ecosystem with university resources that accelerate business growth.
Our vision is to be a transformative force in the region, where the collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and community members leads to the emergence of innovative ventures and sustainable economic development. We envision a community enriched by skilled entrepreneurs who not only contribute to the local economy but also inspire and uplift future generations
The WBENC Women of Color Incubator is a premier program designed for Black female student entrepreneurs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This incubator provides the next generation of Black women entrepreneurs with the resources, community and support they need to strengthen their ideas and grow their early-stage ventures.
Students accepted into the incubator will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with subject matter experts from some of the most successful women-owned businesses and America’s largest Fortune 500 companies.
Check out the incredible impact CEED makes at NCCU! From funding and events to empowering students and small businesses, CEED is driving innovation, growth, and entrepreneurial success.
CEED’s Mentorship Alliance Program (MAP) supports campus and community-based ventures by engaging experienced professionals to guide them through their next business milestone, creating a pipeline of entrepreneurial leaders.
University programming focuses on the development of NCCU students, faculty, and staff as entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. These programs are designed to cultivate innovation, creativity, and business acumen within the university community.
Community programming extends the CEED's impact beyond the university to the broader community. These programs aim to cultivate community, resource sharing, and support within the larger entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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This is a new platform that will connect student and faculty entrepreneurs with the Bull City’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to bring their ideas to life.
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The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) at North Carolina Central University is excited to host its Inaugural Small Business Expansion Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Support CEED by referring entrepreneurs, mentors, or sponsors; volunteering; supporting NCCU startups or fellows; and investing in promising ventures. Entrepreneurs can present at 1 Million Cups; leaders can become CEED mentors!
Raised in funding & committments
Student fellows exposed to entrepreneurship training
Advisory hours provided to local businesses
Small businesses served: 90% minority owned
Students engaged through workshops & programming
Students participated in pitch competitions
Events executed since October 2022
High-potential student ventures receiving deeper mentorship
Generated in student business revenue
Boyd, Katrece
Executive Director, CEED
Business
Rushing, LaTrisha D
Program Manager, CEED
Business
School of Business, Room 240 
919-530-6323