NSU Innovation Center

behold, the green and gold — and the entrepreneurs rising from it.
Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, the Norfolk State University Innovation Center serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic development. Through programs like the Innovative Entrepreneur Incubator, the Center supports aspiring founders in transforming ideas into sustainable ventures that reflect creativity, future forwardness and community impact.

Academic / Research Institution
Organization Type
Industry/Sector
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Entrepreneurial Mentorship & Strategic Coaching: Consulted and mentored multiple founders in the Innovative Entrepreneur Incubator Program — guiding them through the early stages of venture development with a focus on vision refinement, business modeling, and financial planning.
Vision Expansion & Customer Reimagination: Helped founders reimagine the scope of their ideas, uncover creative pathways to growth, and rethink their customer bases — transforming “good ideas” into more resonant, future-ready ventures aligned with both mission and market.

