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

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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.