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CUEED Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative (EPI)
Also known as: EPI, Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJ
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- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
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Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $0
In Kind
Equity
None
Application
Annual
School Specific
Last activity
2025
High confidence
CUEED Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative (EPI)
Program Type
small-business-support
Institutional Scope
Rutgers Business School, Newark campus. All Rutgers students and community members eligible.
Description
9-month competitive program for first-generation entrepreneurs. Monthly classes, training sessions, counseling, and peer coaching. Operates through CUEED at Rutgers Business School, Newark. Participants pay a nominal cost. Designed for early-stage urban entrepreneurs building community-focused ventures.
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9 months |
| Format | Monthly classes + training + counseling + peer coaching |
| Cost | Nominal |
| Focus | First-generation entrepreneurs, urban community ventures |
| Location | RBS Newark |
Resources Provided
- Monthly training classes
- Business counseling and mentoring
- Peer coaching network
- CUEED network (private capital, government, nonprofit sectors)
Funding Details
No equity. Nominal participation cost.
Curriculum / Structure
9-month cohort-based program with structured monthly sessions.
Eligibility
First-generation entrepreneurs. Open to Rutgers students and community members.
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