The UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is a hub for high-growth, high-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina. Their mission is to identify and nurture these companies, contributing to the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recently featured on UNC-TV, the CIE has been recognized for its innovative programs, helping UNCW become one of the top ten public institutions in the South according to U.S. News and World Report.