Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

🚨2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit! 🚨

The future of entrepreneurship is evolving, and HBCU innovators are leading the way. As artificial intelligence transforms industries and reshapes the global economy, this summit will bring together founders, investors, innovators, and ecosystem leaders focused on building innovation, ownership, and generational wealth.

Whether you’re an established business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur with a vision, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside leaders shaping the future of business.

📍 Washington, DC
📅 June 24–26, 2026

Register today and join the next generation of HBCU innovators and leaders. 🚀

Need to get your business started off on the right track? Join us for a Spring 2026 cohort of Dreams to Dollars Academy. It’s a FREE 5-week virtual program designed to help you turn your idea into a real business. With structure, strategy, and support, you would normally have to pay for.

But this is bigger than just business. This is about bringing HBCU resources to the community, with love.

+ Whether you’re just getting started or refining your idea-All ages and education levels are welcomed!
Here’s what you’ll gain:
+ Step-by-step guidance to properly start your business
+ Access to FREE tools, resources, and real support + Knowledge on marketing, money, and ex*****on

A community of entrepreneurs building together
No gatekeeping. No fluff. No cost.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start... this, is it.

The Ready, Set, Launch Pitch competition was an amazing event! 🎉

A huge thank you to our judges Eric Marshall , Dr. Johnny Graham , and Hana Scott for pouring into our entrepreneurs and helping make this experience so impactful. A special thanks to Dr. Rasheda Weaver for this amazing program and partnership.

And congratulations to all of our pitch competition participants for showing up boldly, sharing your ideas, and inspiring the room with your innovation and passion. 👏

Special congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st Place: Moy Bien — $3,000
🥈 2nd Place: First Moon Kit — $1,000
🥉 3rd Place: Playdates with Ms. Brittney — $1,000 .brittney

The future of entrepreneurship is bright, and we’re excited to continue supporting the incredible founders building it. 🚀

Today is the day! Join us as we celebrate the incredible finalists of the Ready, Set, Launch Social Enterprise Bootcamp, innovative founders creating solutions that make a real impact in their communities.

✨ Meet our Pitch Competition Finalists:
• Te’Ona Morrow, Founder of Sparkhouse Group LLC
• Jasmin-Ayana, Founder of Moy Bein
• Natalya Clark, Founder of First Moon Kit, LLC
• Monica Arrington, Founder of Method Advisory
• Brittney Strickland, Founder of Play dates with Ms.Brittney

Hosted by the Howard University & PNC Mid-South Regional Center for Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University, this event is more than a competition, it’s a celebration of purpose-driven entrepreneurship and bold ideas shaping the future.
🗓 Today
📍 Graves School of Business Auditorium
⏰ 6–8 PM

Come out, show your support, and witness these founders take the stage. See everyone there! Register in Bio!

Today is the day! Join us as we celebrate the incredible finalists of the Ready, Set, Launch Social Enterprise Bootcamp, innovative founders creating solutions that make a real impact in their communities.

✨ Meet our Pitch Competition Finalists:
• Te’Ona Morrow, Founder of Sparkhouse Group LLC
• Jasmin-Ayana, Founder of Moy Bein
• Natalya Clark, Founder of First Moon Kit, LLC
• Monica Arrington, Founder of Method Advisory

Hosted by the Howard University & PNC Mid-South Regional Center for Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University, this event is more than a competition, it’s a celebration of purpose-driven entrepreneurship and bold ideas shaping the future.
🗓 Today
📍 Graves School of Business Auditorium
⏰ 6–8 PM

Come out, show your support, and witness these founders take the stage. See everyone there!

Meet the judges for Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition 🚀

We’re excited to welcome an incredible panel of leaders and changemakers:

✨Dr. Johnny Graham - National Executive Director,
Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship

✨Hana Scott — First Lady of Baltimore, Entrepreneur,
TEDx Speaker, Community Leader

✨Eric Marshall — U.S. Army Veteran, Clinical Therapist,
Serial Entrepreneur

Join us as they help spotlight the next generation of social impact innovators competing for $5,000 in prize funding. 🌍
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Meet the judges for Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition 🚀

We’re excited to welcome an incredible panel of leaders and changemakers:

✨ Dr. Johnny Graham — National Executive Director, Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship
✨ Hanah Scott — First Lady of Baltimore, Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Community Leader
✨ Eric Marshall — U.S. Army Veteran, Clinical Therapist, Serial Entrepreneur

Join us as they help spotlight the next generation of social impact innovators competing for $5,000 in prize funding. 🌍💡

Before the Maryland Growth & Innovation Showcase, we’re helping you get ready with a Know Before You Go experience at Morgan State’s Graves School of Business & Management.

Expect real conversations, a powerful panel on “You Got a Business Plan, Now What?”, and time to connect over food and networking.

⏰ 6:00 PM arrival is strongly suggested so you don’t miss a moment.

This is all about supporting entrepreneurs, building connections, and celebrating innovation, so come ready to network.

🚀 Trust us, you’ll want to be in this room. Register now using the link in our bio.