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Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition
Also known as: Eagle Ideas
North Carolina Central University · Durham, North Carolina
The Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition is NCCU's campus pitch competition. Students participate on the heels of Pitch Creator training, and finalists advance to PNC's annual HBCU Pitch Competition. Previously operated as the Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Competition ($1K prizes, national track up to $10K).
Quick fit check
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Key Details
- Feeds into: PNC North Carolina HBCU Pitch Competition ($2,500 first prize)
- Training: Pitch Creator program (email, elevator, investor pitch formats)
- Prize: Campus-level cash prizes; national track opportunity
- Categories: Social & Climate Impact, Health & Life Sciences, Consumer Products & Services, General
- Notable: NCCU student Jahmir Hamilton won first PNC HBCU Pitch Competition in 2023 (IX Studio)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition at North Carolina Central University.
2 sources
North Carolina Central University
Blackstone LaunchPad at NCCU
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/blackstone-launchpad-partners-nccu-provide-resources-student-entrepreneurs **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Stephen Fusi Posted October 18, 2022. NCCU is one of four HBCUs added to Blackstone LaunchPad network via $2M commitment from Blackstone Charitable Foundation ($40M overall commitment). Other schools: Bowie State, Morgan State, North Carolina A&T. LaunchPad facilitated by CEED. First event: NCCU Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Competition (Oct 20, 2022). Cash prizes up to $1,000 campus competition, national competition up to $10,000. Categories: Social & Climate Impact, Health & Life Sciences, Consumer Products & Services, General. Interim Executive Director of CEED at time: Collis Arrick.
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"CEED: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development"
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University
"CEED: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development"
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/entrepreneurship **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University 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. The 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. Key programs listed: WBENC Women of Color Incubator, Mentorship Alliance Program (MAP), University Programming, Community Programming. CEED raised $2.5M+ in funding, 110 student fellows, 580 advisory hours, 120 small businesses served (90% minority-owned), 541 students engaged, 55+ pitch competition participants, 100+ events since Oct 2022, 8 high-potential ventures mentored, $350K+ student venture revenue. Executive Director: Katrece Boyd Program Manager: LaTrisha D Rushing Partners: PNC Bank, Blackstone, NC IDEA, Kauffman Foundation, Truist, Clorox, E3 Durham, State Farm, HUxPNC.
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