CIE Mentor Network

Charlene Neal Customer Discovery Grant

CIE Discovery Grant

Gillespie Business Plan Competition

Marquee Event for the Academic Year

The marquee event for the academic year is the Gillespie Business Plan Competition, held at the end of the spring semester. There are rules and deadlines soon after the beginning of the spring term, so keep an eye on the upcoming events and following the Center’s social media to stay up to date!

2024 "Servin' the South" Business Model Competition

On November 2, 2023, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host the Mid-South Business Model Competition. Colleges and universities from around the mid-south are invited to have their best businesses present their business model to our judges.