Hosted by The XULA Entrepreneurship Institute at Xavier University of Louisiana.
This event marks the 4th Edition of the biannual HBCU Entrepreneur’s Week Conferences & Pitch Competition Finals, which are hosted at one of the 107 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) located within 20 U.S. States, D.C. and the U.S.V.I. each spring and fall. These transformative events serve as catalysts for entrepreneur, workforce, and economic development, while fostering the growth of inclusive and sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Rising Stars: HBCU Entrepreneurship Summit is open to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge about entrepreneurship and their network, including but not limited to: HBCU Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Government representatives, Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs), Incubators, Accelerators, Investors, Minority Business Owners, plus Startup and Small Business Service Providers.