Positioned as a business generator, RICE serves as an economic mobility engine for the community: driving entrepreneurs and small business owners to innovate, grow, create jobs and build wealth.

The Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and provides comprehensive support to students, faculty, staff, and members of our surrounding communities.

Watch videos and browse photos from this year's event. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and interview with school district and partner representatives from across the county! Join us for insightful sessions, dynamic speakers, and valuable resources for …

Jan 6, 2021 · After achieving a milestone $25 million fundraising over the past two years, the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) in Atlanta is boldly building on that drive...

Feb 26, 2020 · Honoring the great legacy and visionary business leadership of company founder Herman J. Russell, The Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) is the largest center in the country that’s driven by community impact and devoted to empowering African American entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Feb 1, 2020 · Honoring the great legacy and visionary business leadership of company founder Herman J. Russell, The Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) is the largest center in the country that’s driven by community impact and devoted to empowering African American entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Jul 9, 2024 · The Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) was named one of five finalists from North and South America in June among universities nominated for the “America's Most Impactful Initiative of the Year” award at the 2024 Triple E Awards.

RCIE is available for 1:1 mentorship and guidance appointments as teams prepare for the Idea Challenge. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the virtual student startup toolkit.

The RCIE supports both the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the University Innovation Fellows. Both of these student organizations play important roles in Rowan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and both welcome students from all majors.

Why RCIE? Rocheston has multiple patents related to mobile phones, operating systems and IoT devices in various fields.