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Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

GET REAL STARTUP EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION THROUGH OUR CENTER

The NKU Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), part of the Haile College of Business, drives innovation, entrepreneurial learning, and economic impact in the region. The CIE equips students with the skills, mindset, and experiences needed to thrive as entrepreneurs and innovators, serving as a vital talent pipeline for the local and regional economy. Through award-winning academic programs—offering both a major and minor in entrepreneurship—and hands-on co-curricular initiatives, the CIE fosters creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.

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IT'S IN THE NUMBERS

CIE was created in 2014 to be the hub for students across campus who desire more out of their college education. Students take ownership of their future through innovation and entrepreneurial activities both inside and outside the classroom.

Our award-winning curriculum offers both a major and minor in entrepreneurship. 

$7.16M+

Raised in Outside Funding

35

Startups Launched

100%

Job Placement Through INKUBIZ

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Giving to the College

By investing in the College of Business, you invest in our students, in their education, and directly impact their success. Transform a life today.

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