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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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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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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.

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