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Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD·University
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Morgan State University
Location: Baltimore, MD Type: Public HBCU doctoral research university (R2, pursuing R1) Entrepreneurship Umbrella: Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (academic/research hub) / Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center (community-facing support) Ecosystem Maturity: Developing ecosystem distributed across two main centers with growing national partnerships through the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship. Strong community-facing support through EDAC (20+ years, 1,200+ entrepreneurs served), emerging academic entrepreneurship pipeline through IEC, and active tech transfer with I-Corps participation. No dedicated physical incubator, accelerator, or venture fund identified.
Summary
Morgan State University's entrepreneurship ecosystem is distributed across the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) in the Graves School of Business & Management and the Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center (EDAC) under the Office of the Provost. The IEC serves as the academic entrepreneurship hub, offering degrees, courses, HBCU Startup Scholars ($10K scholarships), and community programs, while serving as a regional center in the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship network. EDAC provides community and student entrepreneurial support with 20+ years of experience, operating the Blackstone LaunchPad, WOMEN, RIDE, and Title III programs. The Office of Technology Transfer manages IP and commercialization through Innovation Works. The ecosystem is still developing compared to more mature programs, with modest pitch competition funding ($5K) and no physical incubator or venture fund.
Key Metrics
- 1,233 entrepreneurs served (EDAC)
- 373 students served (EDAC)
- 16 Nunn Perry Awards
- $5,000 Ready, Set, Launch prize pool
- $10,000 HBCU Startup Scholar awards
- $150,000 total secured by AgroVision team (NSF I-Corps + DSU competition)
- 20+ years of EDAC operations
- Approaching $100M annual research funding
- ~9,000 students
- Founded 1867
Owned Programs
- morgan-innovation-center — Central entrepreneurship hub (Graves School of Business)
- morgan-edac — Community-facing entrepreneurial support (20+ years)
- morgan-blackstone-launchpad — National entrepreneurship platform (Blackstone)
- morgan-ready-set-launch — Social enterprise bootcamp and pitch competition ($5K)
- morgan-hbcu-startup-scholars — Scholarships for Black student entrepreneurs ($10K)
- morgan-tech-transfer — IP management and commercialization (Innovation Works)
- morgan-icorps — NSF I-Corps customer discovery program
- morgan-start-a-business — Entrepreneurship education for disadvantaged individuals
Additional Programming
- C.A.S.E. (Collegiate Association of StartUp Entrepreneurs) — Student entrepreneurship organization
- Leadership Circles — Group mentorship for starting/growing businesses
- Morgan Business Mentor Network — One-on-one mentorship matching
- I-GAP Grants — Innovation gap funding for early-stage commercialization
- ENTR Courses — Entrepreneurship courses (Value Creation, Start a Business, Grow a Business)
- HUxPNC Center StartupTree — Online platform for the Howard/PNC regional center
- MII (Maryland Innovation Initiative) — TEDCO technology transfer partnership
Notable Startups
- AgroVision — Modular hydroponic system, $150K total funding (NSF I-Corps + DSU competition)
Assessment
Tier 2 — Include (medium confidence). Morgan State University has a developing but meaningful entrepreneurship ecosystem spread across multiple centers. The IEC provides academic entrepreneurship education and serves as a regional hub in the Howard/PNC national HBCU network. EDAC offers established community-facing support with 20+ years of service and 1,200+ entrepreneurs served. The Blackstone LaunchPad adds national connectivity. However, the ecosystem lacks a dedicated physical incubator or accelerator space, has no venture fund, pitch competition funding is modest ($5K), and the programs are relatively early-stage compared to Tier 1 institutions. The Howard/PNC regional center designation and I-Corps participation signal positive trajectory.
News & articles
8 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Morgan State University.
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"Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition"
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
"Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition"
Social Enterprise Pitch Competition organized by the Howard University & PNC Mid-South Regional Center for Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University. Culminating event for the Ready, Set, Launch bootcamp (5-day/5-week virtual program). $5,000 prize pool. Participants pitch nonprofit and social enterprise ventures addressing community challenges. Held May 1, 2026 at the Graves School of Business & Management.
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Blackstone LaunchPad at Morgan State
Blackstone LaunchPad at Morgan State, delivered through EDAC, powers college student entrepreneurship. Provides access to a global network of mentors, events, funding, talent, and job opportunities. Powered by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. Also offers CASE (Collegiate Association of Startup Entrepreneurs), continuing education, and internships. Platform hosted on StartupTree.
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Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center
EDAC provides community and student entrepreneurial support under the Office of the Provost. 20+ years of service with 1,233 entrepreneurs served, 373 students served, and 16 Nunn Perry Awards. Programs include Blackstone LaunchPad, WOMEN (Women Owned & Managed Enterprise Network), RIDE (Returning Citizens Inspired to Develop Entrepreneurial Ventures), and Title III. Partners include HBCU.FI and IBM.
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HBCU Startup Scholars Program
HBCU Startup Scholars Program provides $10,000 scholarships to Black student entrepreneurs along with resources and support. Administered by the Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. Part of a broader program portfolio including Start A Business, Leadership Circles, and Business Mentor Network.
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Morgan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Morgan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Central entrepreneurship hub in the Graves School of Business & Management. Mission: address disparities in business ownership among people of color through research, education, and expanded access. Supported by PNC Foundation via Howard University. Part of the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship network as a regional center. Offers degrees (BS, MS, PhD), courses (ENTR 350, 460, 461), and programs including HBCU Startup Scholars, Start A Business, Leadership Circles, and Business Mentor Network.
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Start A Business – Change Your Life Program
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Start A Business – Change Your Life Program
URL: https://www.morgan.edu/innovation-and-entrepreneurship-center/programs Captured: 2026-06-24 The "Start A Business – Change Your Life Program" is offered through the Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. It helps disadvantaged people create sustainable businesses as a pathway out of poverty. The program focuses on providing entrepreneurship education and resources to individuals facing economic barriers. This program is part of the IEC's broader portfolio which includes: HBCU Startup Scholars Leadership Circles Morgan Business Mentor Network Entrepreneurship courses (ENTR 350 Value Creation, ENTR 460 Start a Business, ENTR 461 Grow a Business) Degree programs in entrepreneurship The Center is supported by PNC Foundation, Notre Dame University's Urban Poverty Business Initiative, Hunt's Memorial United Methodist Church, and Mr. Michael Seibel.
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Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Works
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Works
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) manages Morgan State's intellectual property portfolio, patent filings, licensing, and technology commercialization. Innovation Works (I-Works) initiative translates innovation into economic development and jobs. OTT offers I-GAP Grants for early-stage commercialization. Morgan State participates in the TEDCO Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and partners with UMD on an Emerging Technologies Internship Program.
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