The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Entrepreneurship Incubator TFCE Board Meeting Report April 8, 2016

Mission Support regional innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development through education, university resources, partnerships, and community engagement

Vision The UNCP Entrepreneurship Incubator Education Incubation Support Research Municipal and Community Partnerships and Industry Technology Transfer Product Design We will become a leader in rural innovation and entrepreneurship and serve as a model for economic growth through the development and strengthening of our seven core focus areas

Our Goals Support the growth of business and economic development in Southeast North Carolina Develop a pipeline of well-trained entrepreneurs Create “real-world” experiences for students Become a leader in rural innovation research Infuse innovation into all UNCP departments Drive partnerships with external shareholders Inspire the community and encourage positive socioeconomic change in the region

Efforts to Date Infrastructure and Tools Recruitment and Pipeline InnovateNC NCGrowth Events Media Attention

Infrastructure and Tools

Recruitment and Pipeline Entrance criteria – A legally established business – Business plan – Funding – Growth is best Signed Lumbee Tribe Enterprises, LLC Currently 6 companies in pipeline Creating a preparatory program

InnovateNC Build a vibrant Innovation Ecosystem throughout all of North Carolina

The Pembroke Innovation Model Collaboration is the engine Infrastructure is the oil Culture and art is the fuel Strengthen the connectivity and coordination between the major shareholders in the innovation ecosystem, focusing on supporting local entrepreneurs, while building an exciting environment based on the local culture

Vision Highly coordinated and inclusive innovation ecosystem City-wide connectivity system Fully renovated and energized downtown Incubator has generated 50+ new companies COMtech accepts incubator clients and expands operations Full coordination between shareholder activities (dedicated staff) Active arts and tourism community that drives traffic into Pembroke and enhances the general quality of life Students and community activity engaged in continued City development Dedicated, grant writing infrastructure to drive development National and international tourism destination

NCGrowth May 4 th – Presentation on work in region University Commercialization Workshop CPN Institute Work with local companies Future work in Scotland and Richmond counties Partnerships on economic development

Events InnovateNC Meetings Martin Luther King Day of Service Women in Business Panel Artist U SBTDC/SBA HUBZone Conference UNC President TED Talks Tuesday Southeastern American Indians Studies Artist Panel

Media Attention U NC-TV Robesonian Fayetteville Observer NC Spin Laurinburg Exchange St. Pauls Review Triad Business Journal Businessnc.com WUNC Raleigh News and Observer WHQR Carolina News Today WAGR 1340AM

Future Efforts Partnerships Fundraising and Grants – NC IDEA Ecosystem Partner Grant – Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Future Events – Lumbee Nation Economic Summit – Entrepreneurship Summer Camp – Hack-a-thon – TED Talks Tuesday – Food Truck Rodeo – GrowthWheel seminars – Invited speaker series

Long Term Plan Innovation driver for Southeast NC Introduction of several growth companies into the local ecosystem Realization of the InnovateNC strategic plan Fully developed focus areas (education, partnerships, research, etc) Center for Design and Advanced Manufacturing Advancement of local art and culture

Contact Us Website: Phone: Address:202 Main Street Pembroke, NC 28372