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The mission of the Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (NL4IE) is to contribute to economic development and community resilience by promoting inclusive, equitable innovation and entrepreneurship and assisting small businesses address their technical and managerial challenges.
As a University Center designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, NL4IE helps small businesses, particularly ones in the Portland-Boston-Providence Corridor, through two major initiatives: The Inclusive Entrepreneur Fellowship program and business assistance in the form of project-based collaboration with teams of Northeastern students. In addition, a major multi-year grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports our research and educational programs promoting supplier diversity in higher education.
The NL4IE’s work is grounded in applied research in such areas as economic development, digital technologies, and supply chain management. As part of Northeastern University’s global entrepreneurial ecosystem, NL4IE combines research knowledge, deep experience with hands-on learning, and community-based partnerships. This combination enables us to provide diverse small business owners with the practical skills and supportive networks that drive growth.
