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Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED)
INNOVATE. CREATE. SCALE. The conversation starts here.
Overview
CEED is a Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development that helps entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia with financing, education, business growth, engaging with youth, and more. They offer innovative programs and services to empower individuals and companies.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
1993
Regions
Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)
CEED operates an online community called 'Nova Scotia's Thriving Online Business Community' and offers a free consultation booking option. They are open to collaborations with other ecosystem organizations. Copyright indicates organization has been operating since at least 2007. New location at 159 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M5.
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Focus Areas
Women entrepreneurshipDiverse and underserved entrepreneursBusiness planning and operationsFinancing and expansionInnovation and commercializationYouth engagementCommunity building
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Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidation
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Paid programming (cash)
BAI Positioning
Finessemedium confidence
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Supporting Your New Business
incubatorSupport for businesses open under 12 months with help on planning, financing, or operations
Supporting Your Existing Business
incubatorSupport for businesses open over a year with help on planning, financing, operations, growth, or recovering
Leveling It Up
courseInclusive programming and skills development for diverse, intersectional, and underserved women entrepreneurs in Canada
LaunchPad
incubatorEarly innovation funnel programming to help turn innovative ideas into commercial ventures
Ask The Expert Series
eventMonthly online workshop where experts share knowledge and resources with entrepreneurs
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