Some systems unavailable on October 2

A planned maintenance window to perform upgrades to the Colleague system beginning 12 a.m. Monday, October 2, will affect certain IT systems. Details on impacted systems are available.

Welcome to Wake Tech's Redesigned Website

To report any issues with the site, email [email protected]. For tips on navigating the site, we've created a brief how-to video.

Build your Business

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center

Main Street Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program

The Main Street Entrepreneurs Accelerator (MSEA) program is a training and pitch competition for students and small-business owners in Wake County, aimed at accelerating business growth. Made possible by Conlon Venture Fund and Wells Fargo, the program's goal is to reduce barriers and provide education so that entrepreneurs achieve greater, more sustainable success with their existing businesses.

Students at Wake Tech, Shaw University and Saint Augustine's University and Wake County small-business owners and entrepreneurs can pitch for awards to help accelerate their business growth.

To be eligible for the program, students must be enrolled in an Entrepreneurship for Skilled Trades and Professionals course at Wake Tech, Shaw or Saint Augustine's and must have demonstrated commitment to a business or business idea by documenting what they have done to start or build the business

A small-business owner or entrepreneur must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed a LaunchWakeCounty program:

  • LaunchApex
  • LaunchCary
  • LaunchGarner
  • LaunchHollySprings
  • LaunchKnightdale
  • LaunchMorrisville
  • LaunchRaleigh
  • LaunchRolesville
  • LaunchWakeForest
  • LaunchWendell
Application materials

Check back for more details about the next round of the Main Street Entrepreneurs Accelerator, coming in spring 2024.