Charlotte Regional Fund for Entrepreneurship

Long Description:  With The Charlotte Regional Fund for Entrepreneurship (CRFE), the vision of a dynamic and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem within Charlotte is achievable. The CRFE is a charitable fund aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting increased innovation, improving development of high-growth entrepreneurs, and ultimately increasing job creation. Founded in 2013 as a public-private initiative between the city of Charlotte and the Foundation For The Carolinas, the CRFE is a non-profit, 501c3 entity. The CRFE’s mission is to support organizations and initiatives that cultivate high growth entrepreneurial, innovative enterprises and create economic wealth in the Charlotte region. Research supports the fact that skilled entrepreneurs create jobs, and it is our goal to attract, retain and support talent within the surrounding communities.