Innovate Charlotte

Innovate Charlotte (InCLT) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance, elevate, and accelerate entrepreneurial success in the greater Charlotte region. Our focus is on cultivating an intentionally inclusive and high impact ecosystem that stimulates innovation, economic growth and societal change.

Innovate Charlotte seeks to serve as the ecosystem connector — a central hub from which diverse stakeholders’ efforts can be synchronized to maximize collective impact. Our first core initiative is launching a Venture Mentoring Service licensed from the renowned MIT VMS Program.

Ecosystem Events

Come to one of our many ecosystem events and meet new entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners, and learn more about various topics from fundraising to business preparedness.

Venture Mentoring

Innovate Charlotte offers venture mentoring services based on the 20+ years success of the MIT VMS program for entrepreneurs. Group mentoring is available for rising startups looking to learn and grow.

Connections

Visit our directory to learn more about what Charlotte has to offer entrepreneurs. We have resources ranging from venture capital companies to service providers, talent development, and much more.