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WBENC Women of Color Incubator
Also known as: WBENC Incubator at NCCU
North Carolina Central University · Durham, North Carolina
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.
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Funding range
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Equity
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Application
Annual
Ecosystem Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Key Details
- 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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