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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.

CED Impact Report

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

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OUR
TEAM

Meet the dynamic team serving North Carolina’s innovation economy. Get to know our people here.

Meet The Team

OUR BOARD

Meet the dedicated founders, operators, investors, and business community members who champion our work and make us stronger.

Meet The Board

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EMPOWER OUR ECOSYSTEM

Your investment and partnership propel
North Carolina forward and allow
innovation to thrive.