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CCEW is a highly-competitive professional program for students which commercializes University-developed intellectual property and is the catalyst for high-impact entrepreneurship and economic development in Oklahoma.
CCEW invests in students through a unique problem-solving approach to commercialization, generating:
$7 million in capital 6 university
disclosures 4 startup
companies 3 licensing
agreements
In 2006, University President David L. Boren founded CCEW alongside university and business leaders after recognizing the potential of students to change Oklahoma’s economic landscape.
The combination of high-caliber students, quality university researchers, and experienced private-sector mentors elevates the CCEW experience from just an internship to one with real-world impact.
CCEW serves as a catalyst for start-ups by creating new businesses, developing new innovations, hosting strategy sessions for entrepreneurs, and orchestrating annual pitch competitions.