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ncee

The National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) is a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting entrepreneurial practices in higher education. Established in 2004, it operates primarily in the UK and China, collaborating with universities and governments to enhance innovation and enterprise.

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Overview

What ncee does

What ncee is

The National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) is a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting entrepreneurial practices in higher education. Established in 2004, it operates primarily in the UK and China, collaborating with universities and governments to enhance innovation and enterprise.

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2004
Approximate age
About 22 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
April 27, 2026

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Capability profile

ncee as a community

Community overview

The National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) is a UK-based organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship within higher education institutions. It was established to support the development of entrepreneurial mindsets among students and educators. NCEE aims to enhance the role of universities in fostering innovation and economic growth.

Community focus

NCEE invests in and provides services related to entrepreneurship education and leadership development within higher education. Their focus includes supporting enterprise education through various programs and initiatives, engaging with universities across different regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, and promoting best practices and collaboration among educational institutions to enhance entrepreneurial activities.

Member value

Members benefit from access to various programs aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial education, recognition through awards, and collaboration opportunities with other educational institutions.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Students
Benefits
mentorship, network-access, and media-exposure
Program types
community, course, and training
Selection criteria
open

Community activity

Events and activity

NCEE organizes several events to promote entrepreneurship, including Impact Days designed for educators and leaders to learn about fostering entrepreneurship in their institutions, and Annual Summer Academies focused on enterprise education and institutional change.

Notable members

Notable individuals involved with NCEE include Ian Dunn, Provost of Coventry University and Chair of NCEE; Ceri Nursaw, Chief Executive of NCEE; and Professor Sara Spear, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at St Mary’s University.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 27, 2026

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