We are the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship—CIE for short. We nurture high-impact startups and foster a vibrant innovation hub in southeastern North Carolina.
We attract changemakers and dreamers, the inquisitive and curious, and those who have the mindset to control their destiny. Among those engaged are UNCW faculty and staff, UNCW students and alumni, community entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, programmers, scientists, youth, and retirees. CIE serves as a UNCW-community connector, whether it is for student success or entrepreneurial success.
