Elevating Urban Communities

The Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (iCUE)

"For generations, urban communities have been structurally shut out of upward mobility opportunities, such as the innovation economy. We understand the challenge and iCUE was created to enable the solution!"
Heath Butler
iCUE Co-Founder

ABOUT iCUE

The Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, Inc. (iCUE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 public–private partnership, created to close innovation, job, and wealth gaps. We believe entrepreneurship is the key to developing sustainable urban communities. iCUE aims to educate, empower, and enable entrepreneurial ecosystems to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities. We achieve our mission by on-ramping founders of color to the innovation economy.

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HOW iCUE WORKS

We focus on entrepreneurial advancement and growth in urban communities. All programming/investment is organized through the following:

Education: Educational resources and training to accelerate the experience learning curve

Empowerment: Access to experts and investors and early adopter customers.

Enablement: Access to funding and other resources to increase the number of successful entrepreneurs.

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ABOUT iCUE

The Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, Inc. (iCUE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 public–private partnership, created to close innovation, job, and wealth gaps. We believe entrepreneurship is the key to developing sustainable urban communities. iCUE aims to educate, empower, and enable entrepreneurial ecosystems to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities. We achieve our mission by on-ramping founders of color to the innovation economy.

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HOW iCUE WORKS

We focus on entrepreneurial advancement and growth in urban communities. All programming/investment is organized through the following:

Education: Educational resources and training to accelerate the experience learning curve

Empowerment: Access to experts and investors and early adopter customers.

Enablement: Access to funding and other resources to increase the number of successful entrepreneurs.

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iCUE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS​

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iCUE Elevator Fund

Investing in Entrepreneurs of Color

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iCUE University

Educational Programming for
Entrepreneurs & Talent

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iCUE Expert Network

Mentor, Advisor and Investor
Resources for Entrepreneurs

iCUE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS​

iCUE Elevator Fund

Investing in Entrepreneurs of Color

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iCUE University

Educational Programming for
Entrepreneurs & Talent

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iCUE Expert Network

Mentor, Advisor and Investor
Resources for Entrepreneurs

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Impact Investments

iCUE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS

iCUE University

Educational Programming for
Entrepreneurs & Talent

iCUE Expert Network

Mentor, Advisor and Investor
Resources for Entrepreneurs

The Elevator Fund

Seed funding for founders of color
and urban community challenges

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How Can You Make An Impact?

Financial Support

Donate to The Elevator Fund (or invest) or iCUE programming to enable expansion of critical resources that support entrepreneurs and help urban communities.

Time & Talent

Donate your time and expertise to help entrepreneurs in urban communities through our Expert Network.

Thank you for interest in donating your time and expertise to help entrepreneurs in urban communities.

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