The Council for Business Innovation and Excellence (CBIE) is a national initiative that supports innovation-driven entrepreneurship, economic resilience, and inclusive business leadership through research, education, and collaboration.
Our programs are open to entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate leaders, students, and community development professionals committed to innovation and economic progress.
No. CBIE is a non-partisan, independent organization that works in partnership with government institutions, private sector stakeholders, and research bodies.
We provide strategic resources such as growth acceleration programs, business toolkits, leadership training, research insights, and access to mentorship networks.
Absolutely. Startups gain access to funding readiness tools, scaling frameworks, business model development, and exposure through our innovation showcases.
CBIE works across multiple sectors, including tech, finance, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, education, and manufacturing—focusing on businesses with scalable and sustainable models.
You can reach out via our contact page or complete our partnership interest form. We’ll follow up to discuss alignment and impact goals.
Yes. While our headquarters operate nationally, we also work through regional advisory boards and local hubs to ensure context-specific implementation.
Many of our core programs are free or subsidized thanks to generous support from our partners and sponsors. Some specialized services may involve a nominal fee.
We welcome professionals from all industries to volunteer as mentors, speakers, trainers, or evaluators. Visit our volunteer page to learn more and apply.
CBIE does not directly offer capital, but we provide guidance on capital access, pitch preparation, and connect businesses to trusted funding sources.
We track participant growth, business development milestones, employment generated, and ecosystem-level influence across key innovation indices.
CBIE combines entrepreneurship, policy insights, and data-driven evaluation to foster systemic change. We center equity, evidence, and excellence in everything we do.
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CBIE is guided by a national board of directors and supported by regional advisory boards composed of thought leaders in business, innovation, education, and development.
