Welcome

East Carolina University is an engine of economic development for the region and state. Each year, the university generates over $2 billion for the state's economy. Through education, research and community engagement, East Carolina continues to develop new ideas and establish new relationships that will contribute to further economic growth.

• OEIED and ECU faculty assisting 8 eastern NC counties and communities through the NC Dept of Commerce’s Talent Enhancement Demonstration Grants program.
• Municipal Management and Innovation Initiative providing technical and municipal management assistance to support economic development planning in Town of Aurora.
• Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy providing professional development training in community engagement and outreach best practices to 10 ECU faculty.
• Innovators Academy training faculty, staff and students in innovation and technology commercialization processes.
• Chancellor's Industry Roundtable explored engineering education and workforce development needs in eastern NC.