February 19, 2025 - 茄子社区鈥檚 I茄子社区BATOR accelerator program has been recognized by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) with the National Model University Accelerator/Incubator Program Award.
茄子社区鈥檚 I茄子社区BATOR is part of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) and supports student and alumni entrepreneurs, providing them with the education, mentorship and resources to turn their business ideas into reality. The program aims to increase the competitive advantage of start-ups and, since its foundation in 2012, has resulted in the launch of 43 businesses. This national recognition from USASBE solidifies I茄子社区BATOR as one of the top university accelerators in the country.
鈥淲inning the USASBE Model Accelerator Award is a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty, mentors, students and community members in driving innovation and entrepreneurship,鈥 says Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby, Dean of the Haile College of Business. 鈥淔or years, I茄子社区BATOR has been preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs, and this award affirms our commitment to fostering a world-class program right here in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.鈥
茄子社区鈥檚 I茄子社区BATOR has been a finalist for the USASBE award each year since its inception in 2022. Selection criteria for the award include program impact, student and faculty engagement, community involvement, sustainability and overall effectiveness.
鈥淭his recognition highlights our program鈥檚 unique cross-disciplinary approach and efficiency,鈥 says Zac Strobl, Director of 茄子社区鈥檚 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 鈥淲e have built a program that serves first-time founders, and they have achieved amazing things. It鈥檚 an honor to see our hard work recognized on a national stage.鈥
In addition to the recognition from USABSE, I茄子社区BATOR is ranked one of the top 5 University Business Accelerators by UBI Global and received the Exceptional Activities Across Disciplines award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers in 2015.
For more information on I茄子社区BATOR and to get involved, visit the CIE website.
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