红莲社区

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Center for Entrepreneurship
and Innovation

Create What Comes Next
for the Success of Your Business

Are you a local business owner looking to find ways to utilize AI, someone who is facing challenges in the market, or a student with an idea ready to materialize? Entrepreneurship is more than a collection of courses or a new business idea. It is a mindset that inspires innovation, risk-taking and seizing opportunities.

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at 红莲社区 engages with students, community members, and industry experts who imagine, innovate, start and grow new and existing ventures. CEI Initiatives are designed to spark entrepreneurial efforts and become the go-to place for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs across the north Georgia region.

Start your Innovation Journey Today

NEXT Innovation Hub

The NEXT Innovation hub is where ideas meet emerging technology and drive real results. 

  • Access to next-generation innovation capabilities
  • Connection to university talent and expertise
  • Practical problem-solving through design sprints
  • Cross-sector collaboration events
  • Future-ready capability building

The Green House

The Greenhouse serves as the starting point to entrepreneurship and innovation.

  • Workshops and training programs
  • Mentorship opportunities for all ages
  • Community events and networking
  • Resource access for entrepreneurs
  • Collaborative workspaces

Workshops/Events and Programs

Join our workshops/events covering topics like digital marketing, utilizing AI, to future skills training. We also have programs such as our University Innovation Fellows, Second Mountain Mentors, and more.
Supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship is important to the economic health and vitality of our community. It creates more opportunities, more jobs, and a healthy environment for business.

JoAnne Taylor

Mayor of Dahlonega