WBENC Women of Color Incubator
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The WBENC Women of Color Incubator at NCCU is part of the national WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator program launched in 2021. Operating at seven HBCUs, the program provides structured learning sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and a pitch competition with seed grant awards for Black female student entrepreneurs.
Also known as: WBENC Incubator at NCCU
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- Launched: 2021
- Format: Hybrid (virtual sessions + in-person on NCCU campus)
- Duration: 7 sessions (Thursday evenings, September–November)
- Cohort size: Up to 30 students
- Eligibility: Female NCCU students or recent graduates
- Total reach: Nearly 400 participants across 7 HBCUs
- Seed grants: $150K+ awarded across all HBCU sites
- Sponsors: GSK (founding), Altria, JPMorgan Chase, Southern California Edison
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WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator at NCCU
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WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator at NCCU
**URL**: https://www.wbenc.org/programs/entrepreneur-incubator/nccu-2/ **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: WBENC 2025 Entrepreneur Incubator at North Carolina Central University. Launched 2021, the WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator is designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs at educational institutions. Currently at 7 HBCUs. Includes structured learning sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and pitch competition with seed grant awards. 400+ participants, $150K+ awarded in seed grants. 2025 Cohort Details: Dates: September-November 2025 Location: Hybrid (virtual + NCCU campus) Up to 30 students 7 sessions covering: kickoff, refining ideas, prototypes, money management, roadmap, pitching, competition Open to female students at NCCU or recent graduates (within 12 months) Must have a business idea or early-stage venture Sponsors: GSK (founding), Altria, JPMorgan Chase, Southern California Edison
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