GEW 2025
GEW 2025 was our largest week yet, reaching classrooms, campuses, and the broader community. In 2024, Wilmington's GEW was supported by partners and UNCW programs including: , , , UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Highlights include:
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Entrepreneur Day: 1,200+ K-12 and UNCW students met with 30+ entrepreneurs across New Hanover County and UNCW
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2,000+ people participated in 15+ GEW Wilmington and partner events
- New in 2025: Chris Mathers hosted two pitch workshops, It’s About the Story™ and Show Me the Funding™ , helping founders strengthen their storytelling and funding strategies.
GEW 2024
In 2024, Wilmington's GEW was supported by partners and UNCW programs including: , , , , , and UNCW
Cameron School of Business, UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and
Research and Innovation.
Highlights include:
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Mentor Madness: 17 mentors and 15 mentees connected through one-on-one mentoring
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Entrepreneur Day: 450+ K-12 and UNCW students met local founders
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Inventor Day launched, featuring:
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A USPTO presentation at 1 Million Cups
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A National Academy of Inventors lunch for faculty
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Demystifying the Patent Process workshop
GEW 2023
In 2023, GEW was supported by many partners and UNCW programs including: , , , , , and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Highlights include:
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Mentor Madness: 15 mentors participated in Mentor Madness
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2,000+ attendees joined GEW CIE events and partner programs throughout the week
