GRO Incubator by CED how CED supports early stage companies We have a proven track record in supporting companies at the most critical time. Our outcomes are based on our ability to deliver effective education while engaging a powerful network of experts to assist along the way. GRO, an incubator by CED leverages a network of experts that have been cultivated over the years to help your venture take off. Cohort companies will attend weekly classes delivered by top-notch speakers, receive 1:1 coaching from industry leaders and entrepreneurs, and complete assignments to help launch their venture. “I can sum it up in three letters. WOW! GRO was the best spent weeks in the life of Active Defender.” – Jim Boyte, Active Defender Founder/CEO 12 Weeks | 24 Sessions | A game-changing experience The secret sauce to our success is the culmination of forty years of expertise held within the CED Network. These are coaches, successful entrepreneurs, and domain experts dedicated to giving back and paying it forward to early entrepreneurs just starting their journey. In a sense, the CED Alumni Network reengaged to teach, share and support the incoming freshman class. And there is no one else in North Carolina better positioned to bring together this experience. “Our coach was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. He dispensed his advice and suggestions in a professional yet caring manner, leading us to make discoveries by guiding our thought process.” – Dominique & Serge Mouthon, Clever Education Solutions what to expect Each cohort is capped at 15 companies in order to create an effective learning environment and promote cohesion among participants. The cohorts meet for two sessions each week. The first session delivers the content for a week in an interactive format by subject matter experts. The second session is a working session where content is applied to each venture in tandem with their matched coaches. Group share is prioritized weekly to promote healthy feedback and build on strengthening relationships within the cohort of companies. At the end of the program, each company will make a pitch to the community with their unique ask for support. how to apply Choosing the best investment for your company at such a critical juncture is never an easy decision. We ask that all participants be committed to the program wholly, and prioritize the work. We do not ask for equity. Your investment is $950*, which includes access to the knowledge you need, entrepreneurs who will be long-term supporters and the coaches you need to make progress.Applications for GRO are currently closed. Interested in learning more about joining the next GRO cohort? Submit Your Interest Here If you are interested in providing a company scholarship, you can make a donation here. explore other areas of support > Company Support > Connect to Capital meet our GRO Companies Active DefenderFall 2020 Tech Cohort AktigaSpring 2023 Tech Cohort Carpool.SchoolFall 2023 Cohort Clever EducationFall 2020 Tech Cohort Cosmic EatsSpring 2023 Tech Cohort Crest Digital TherapeuticsFall 2022 Tech Cohort DataCrunch LabSpring 2021 Cohort DiffyQFall 2023 Cohort EMF Disturbance MonitorsFall 2023 Cohort eParamusSpring 2021 Cohort Equity ShiftFall 2020 Tech Cohort Flux HybridsSpring 2021 Cohort Ghost DeliveryFall 2020 Cohort GivefinityFall 2022 Tech Cohort GrowterraFall 2023 Cohort GXPaaSSpring 2023 Tech Cohort HadiyaSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort HLRobinFall 2022 Tech Cohort IMAMAFall 2020 Tech Cohort IQ EverestSpring 2021 Cohort IrNexSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort IX StudioSpring 2023 Tech Cohort JobviousSpring 2023 Tech Cohort Kimia BazaarFall 2023 Cohort LabRunnerSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort Let Each SpeakFall 2022 Tech Cohort MycologicsSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort OraBiotechSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort OrganicRanking.com, LLCFall 2023 Cohort RachitFall 2020 Cohort RbundleSpring 2023 Tech Cohort Reed Ag SolutionsSpring 2023 Tech Cohort RevwareFall 2022 Tech Cohort rXperiusFall 2020 Cohort SecmationFall 2020 Cohort Selsym BiotechSpring 2022 Life Science Cohort SKLLDFall 2023 Cohort SnapPicFixFall 2020 Cohort Social CascadeFall 2022 Tech Cohort SoftsellrFall 2022 Tech Cohort Solib SolutionsSpring 2023 Tech Cohort Sunder NetworksFall 2020 Cohort Teach BaseFall 2023 Cohort TickerZoneFall 2023 Cohort Top10EasySpring 2021 Cohort TruentityFall 2020 Tech Cohort Washington’s HammerFall 2022 Tech Cohort WyndscreenFall 2022 Tech Cohort YouEmbarkFall 2020 Tech Cohort