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IX Studio
North Carolina Central University · Durham, North Carolina
Affiliated with Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition · Pitch Competition
About
Jahmir Hamilton (NCCU) won 1st PNC HBCU Pitch Competition (2023) via Eagle Ideas pipeline.
Sources & articles
News and official sources documenting IX Studio's outcome through Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition.
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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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