November 4, 2019

WBENC Student Entrepreneur Program applications now open!

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Student Entrepreneur Program (WBENC SEP) is a premier startup program fostering growth for the next generation of women-owned businesses.

Aspiring collegiate female entrepreneurs receive mentoring from some of the most successful Women’s Business Entreprises (WBEs) and America’s largest Fortune 500 companies while also participating in a tailored entrepreneurial curriculum, a pitch competition awarding $20,000 in seed capital and experiential learning through off-site visits to WBEs, corporate campuses, and accelerators.

Apply now to participate in the 2020 program, taking place June 21-26, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia during the WBENC National Conference & Business Fair.

Applications are due by February 23, 2020.

For first-hand experience, you can contact Grace Krell, an Honors College and EC Scholar sophomore, who has taken part in the program. Grace said that she is happy to answer any questions about the program. She can be reached at krellg18@students.ecu.edu.

Learn more about the program and apply.