Mission
NCEI's mission is to mobilize resources and capabilities on a national scale toward the goal of ensuring that 21st century entrepreneurial opportunity and innovative potential reach every community across the nation. Through its work NCEI catalyzes and advances initiatives that support innovation and entrepreneurship. NCEI also educates the public about innovation and entrepreneurship by celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship at America's preeminent public space, the National Mall in Washington, DC. Finally, NCEI also serves as a focal point for programming related the celebration of American ingenuity during the Semiquincentennial (250 years) of the United States that is upcoming in 2026.