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Initiatives
The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center strives to bring programs to the university and community in general that are intended to INSPIRE people to think entrepreneurially, to EDUCATE through new kinds of learning outside the classroom. CONNECT nascent entrepreneurs with those who have been successful. These efforts help CREATE new career paths that allow people to follow their passions, either by helping existing companies grow or by creating their own companies or social ventures.
One-on-one Business Consulting
Free, just schedule an appointment to meet with us. Call 336 256-8649 or email ncec@uncg.edu
Virtual UNCG Entrepreneur Day
See the recordings from the event listing.
“Entrepreneur Day is a great way to connect students with business and non-profit leaders in fields directly related to their studies. It also helps UNCG engage in a meaningful way with key alumni and executives.
Pitch your idea to judges for a chance at over $2000 in cash and other valuable services. Compete with other students from all across the Greater Greensboro area.
Student Entrepreneur of the Year Spring 2022
The Jerry McGuire Student Entrepreneur Award is an annual $1,000 award going to UNCG’s most entrepreneurial student or student team. Click the link above for more information on the award and to nominate someone (or yourself)!
Forge Makership March 2022
The Forge is a Makerspace in downtown Greensboro. Members have access to welders, 3D printers, laser cutters and other tools and machines to build and create. The award is a 12-month Membership to The Forge worth $500. www.ForgeGreensboro.org
I-Corps, National Science Foundation
Through the Greensboro I-Corps program students, faculty and alumni of UNCG and NCAT would be eligible to receive up to $5000 in mini grant funding to explore if their idea or innovation has the potential to become a scalable business.
