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Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (FCE+I)
Also known as: FCE+I, Feliciano Center
Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $0
In Kind
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06
High confidence
Recent Activity
- 2026-06: Ignite Entrepreneurs interviewing for Cohort 8 (Jan 2027 launch)
- 2026-04: Pitch Day 2026 with $25K prize pool, 6 finalists
- 2024-10: NJ Small Business Summit hosted at Montclair
- 2023: Women Entrepreneurship Week 10th anniversary
- 2024: Student CEO program launched in business school
Known Startups or Winners
Historical Startup Montclair winners documented on FCE+I site (2020 and earlier). Recent individual winners not consolidated in one public list.
Verification Gaps
- Current list of 2023-2026 pitch winners by name, venture, and sector
- Deal flow and portfolio data for advisory board outcomes
- Full Ignite Entrepreneurs Cohort 7 (2026) completion data
- MIX Lab usage statistics and startup outcomes
Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (FCE+I)
Program Type
student-entrepreneurship-center
Institutional Scope
Montclair State University, Feliciano School of Business. Serves all students across all majors, plus faculty, staff, alumni, and community entrepreneurs.
Description
Central entrepreneurship hub at Montclair State University, housed in the Feliciano School of Business. Organizes 12+ free events annually including Montclair Starts Up (monthly networking series with fireside chats, panels, keynotes) and Women Entrepreneurship Week (global event started at Montclair in 2014, now 100+ participating institutions). Runs the Ignite Entrepreneurs 20-week hybrid program (Cohort 8 launching January 2027) with 1:1 mentorship, mastermind groups, and in-person community meetups. Manages the annual Pitch Day competition ($25K+ prize pool). Operates the MIX Lab for 3D printing and innovation design. Offers Virtual Mentorship with 25+ expert mentors covering business strategy, marketing, finance, legal, IP, AI, operations, and product design. Provides entrepreneurship academic programs (Concentration, Minor, Certificate of Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Innovation Design). Director: Liz Rich (Acting).
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual events | 12+ free events |
| Ignite Entrepreneurs | 20-week hybrid, Cohorts Jan 2027 |
| Mentors | 25+ expert mentors |
| MIX Lab | 3D printing / innovation design |
| Women Entrepreneurship Week | Started 2014, 100+ global sites |
| Academic programs | Concentration, Minor, Certificates |
Resources Provided
- Mentorship and coaching (Virtual Mentorship platform)
- Ignite Entrepreneurs structured program
- Pitch competition access (up to $25K+ prizes)
- MIX Lab innovation space (3D printing, prototyping)
- Montclair Starts Up networking events
- Women Entrepreneurship Week programming
- Academic curriculum (ENTR courses, open to all majors)
- Co-op and internship opportunities at startups
Funding Details
No direct equity investment. Connects participants to pitch competition prizes (up to $25K+), Ignite pitch prizes (up to $10K), and external funding pathways. Nominal event fees ($15-$25 for select programs). Academic programs carry standard tuition.
Curriculum / Structure
Rolling engagement. Ignite Entrepreneurs follows 20-week cohort structure (annual Jan launch). Events have specific monthly/weekly cadence. Pitch Day is annual (spring).
Eligibility
Montclair State students (all majors), alumni, faculty, staff, and community entrepreneurs.
Related Programs
Additional research notesShow
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (FCE+I) at Montclair State University.
2 sources
Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Official Page
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Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Official Page
# Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Official Page Source: https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/ — captured 2026-06-23. Central entrepreneurship hub at Montclair State University. Details mission, values, Ignite Entrepreneurs program, Montclair Starts Up event series, Women Entrepreneurship Week, MIX Lab, academic programs, and Virtual Mentorship. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/montclair-state-university/sources/2026-06-23-montclair-fcei.md`
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Ignite Entrepreneurs — FCE+I Program Page
Montclair State University
# Ignite Entrepreneurs Source: FCE+I homepage (https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/) — captured 2026-06-23. 20-week hybrid entrepreneurship program with 1:1 mentorship, mastermind groups, and in-person events. Cohort 8 launching January 2027. Annual pitch competition offers up to $10K. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/montclair-state-university/sources/2026-06-23-montclair-ignite-entrepreneurs.md`