View upcoming events hosted or supported by the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Weekly, monthly, and annual programs to support entrepreneurs and the ecosystem are described on the Programs page.
Tuesday, December 5 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What: What is the Blue Economy? This workshop will delve into a more comprehensive discussion of the blue economy in North Carolina. Although Wilmington is situated in the Southeastern corner of the state, the influence of our blue economy initiatives extends throughout the state and even beyond. During the workshop, we will examine various aspects of the blue economy.
Speakers:Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and students, and anyone interested in learning more about the blue economy
Where: UNCW CIE
Cost: Free.
Sponsored by: City of Wilmington
Tuesday, January 23, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
What: Develop your own plan for a remarkable 2024 in this workshop. Facilitators will help you intentionally develop your plan for success.
Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and students, and anyone interested in developing a plan for a successful 2023
Cost: Free, Registration required (upated link coming soon)
Sponsored by: City of Wilmington
Wednesday, March 6 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Visitors welcome! CIE staff will be available all day to provide tours of our facility, to answer questions about CIE or UNCW, and to connect you to programs and ecosystem partners. Bonus: Free coworking all day for entrepreneurs!
Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and students, and anyone interested in learning more about CIE
Where: UNCW CIE
Cost: Free, Registration not required
Sponsored by: City of Wilmington
Wednesday, April 3 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Visitors welcome! CIE staff will be available all day to provide tours of our facility, to answer questions about CIE or UNCW, and to connect you to programs and ecosystem partners. Bonus: Free coworking all day for entrepreneurs!
Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and students, and anyone interested in learning more about CIE
Where: UNCW CIE
Cost: Free, Registration not required
Sponsored by: City of Wilmington
Tuesday, September 17 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Join us for exploring technical and sustainability innovations in the blue economy.
Save the date! Details coming soon.
For information about last year’s conference, visit the Ocean Innovation Conference program page.
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM at CIE or online.
1 Million Cups Wilmington is part of a national movement to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs and communities over one million cups of coffee. Any regional business that is 5 years old or less is welcome to present.
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