Driving Growth, Fueling Innovation in North Carolina
CED is committed to generating the next $20B in new enterprise value in North Carolina by 2034. Our interdependent ecosystem of startups, investors and supportive community partners is bringing visionary ideas to life across North Carolina.
2023 Impact Report
We’re changing the trajectory of the startup ecosystem in North Carolina, making it one of the best places to build a high-growth company in the US. This year, we surpassed all our targets to do just that. Learn more about what we accomplished and our next investments in this latest report.
668
STARTUPS SUPPORTED
42%
led by women or bipoc leaders
1M+
connections made
OUR
TEAM
Meet the dynamic team serving North Carolina’s innovation economy. Get to know our people here.
OUR BOARD
Meet the dedicated founders, operators, investors, and business community members who champion our work and make us stronger.