NACCE was founded in 2002. The organization held its inaugural conference in 2003 and has held annual national conferences each year since. It became a membership organization in early 2006.
NACCE fosters economic development by serving as the hub for the dissemination and integration of knowledge and successful practices regarding entrepreneurship education and student business incubation.
As a membership association, NACCE helps community colleges nationwide link their traditional role of workforce development with entrepreneurial development. The result is innovative programs and courses that advance economic growth and prosperity in the communities served by the colleges.
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Oct 6, 2026 | Newberry Emerges as AgTech Hotspot with $75 Million in Investments | Newberry, Florida AgTech Investments Groundbreaking Ceremony Rural North Central Florida City Breaks Ground on Industrial Hydroponic Greenhouse and Public Infrastructure Investments at its F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park Newberry is growin... |
| Jan 10, 2023 | IP Literacy: Smart. | By Justin Chapman This article was originally published by Inventor’s Digest. The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property is expanding its support of infusing IP education into a broad range of educational curricula. At the Nationa... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | NACCE Announces 2022 Winners of Lifetime Achievement Award | Fish Family Foundation and Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Selected for Top Honor By the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Awards Announced October 2 During NACCE's Annual Conference in Boston. Boston, M... |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Check out these summer camps making a difference in the District | With the solstice gone by, it’s officially summer camp season in the DMV. But popsicles and friendship bracelets can step aside. Check out a pair of sessions below that are teaching students technology skills with a focus on social equity a... |
| Apr 3, 2018 | The Michelson Institute of Intellectual Property Launches Faculty Portal | The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (IP) promotes education on the importance of robust IP protections and respect for creative work, both of which are essential for innovation to thrive. We are pleased to announce the launch ... |
| Oct 4, 2017 | What You Need To Know About The Michelson IP Community College Pilot | The Michelson Intellectual Property Initiative, “Michelson IP” is rolling into community colleges nationwide! In partnership with The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), Michelson 20MM has announced an innov... |
| Feb 14, 2017 | CA's Maker Initiative Spurs Innovation and Workforce Development Across 35 Community Colleges | The California Community College Chancellor’s Office is making a statement with its recent three-year, $17 million dollar investment in a statewide network of 35 maker-focused colleges. The California Community College (CCC) Maker Initiativ... |
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FAQ about NACCE
When was NACCE founded?
NACCE was founded in 2001.
What has the press written about NACCE?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning NACCE, among them “Newberry Emerges as AgTech Hotspot with $75 Million in Investments” (Oct 6, 2026) and “IP Literacy: Smart.” (Jan 10, 2023).
Is NACCE still active?
Yes, NACCE is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 20, 2026.