NCET

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Our Mission:  NCET connects Nevadans to the resources they need to start and grow successful businesses

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NCET is an independent award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps Nevadans start and grow their businesses through educational programs and by connecting them to the resources they need to succeed.

NCET’s programs include the NCET Entrepreneur Expos, the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition, the NCET Technology Awards and eWeek Nevada.

NCET has created a complete list of Counseling and Business Resources that can be found here. NCET does not provide individual counseling to entrepreneurs and small businesses

NCET has developed a list of Nevada funding sources that provide equity funding for companies seeking funding. Small businesses needing loans should contact your local US Small Business Administration office or the Nevada Microenterprise Initiative.

NCET’s programs are possible only through the generous support of people like you, so please consider becoming a member, sponsor, donor or volunteer, or by attending or exhibiting at one of NCET’s many programs and events. NCET is funded by public contributions, sponsorships, program revenues and limited grants. NCET is not affiliated with the State of Nevada and receives no state or Federal funding.

NCET History

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s roots go back to 1999, when community and business leaders, along with EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, created the TechAlliance, an organization that promoted entrepreneurism and technology commercialization throughout Northern Nevada.

In 2003, the TechAlliance joined forces with NCED, the Nevada Commission on Economic Development, to create Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, a new state-wide organization charged with encouraging and empowering entrepreneurs and fostering an environment in which high-growth entrepreneurial companies could succeed and flourish.

In 2007, NCET was spun-off as a independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.