Center for Entrepreneurial DevelopmentStartup TNT
CED’s student pipeline connecting university talent to Triangle startups
University students in the Startup TNT Associate Program · Fall 2026 cohort; next cohort is slated for Spring 2027, with applications opening up late fall.
From cednc.org/announcing-the-fall-2026-startup-tnt-associate-cohort ↗About this program
CED is thrilled to welcome our Fall 2026 Startup TNT Associate cohort — three sharp, driven students joining us across Startup Programs, Marketing, and Events.
Anika is staying on with Startup Programs — and this fall, she's formally adding FORGE membership sales to her plate, too.
Join our incredible group of university champions: Duke I&E, NC Central University, Meredith College, and UNC Chapel Hill.
Questions
When is the next Startup TNT cohort?
Our next cohort is slated for Spring 2027, with applications opening up late fall.
Which universities are Startup TNT university champions?
Duke I&E, NC Central University, Meredith College, and UNC Chapel Hill.
Details
- Who
- University students in the Startup TNT Associate Program
- When
- Fall 2026 cohort; next cohort is slated for Spring 2027, with applications opening up late fall.
Run by
GRO IncubatorA 12-week intensive incubator program, tailored for early stage Tech and Biotech startups seeking to fast-track their growth.Strength in NumbersOur program where female-identifying members of the innovation ecosystem gather to connect, collaborate, and support each other.WorkshopsHands-on, interactive working sessions that give founders core education across the startup lifecycle, led by experienced practitioners.