Overview 

The Incubator concept is designed to provide business support services to ambitious entrepreneurs and their companies. The incubator is not just about a physical building with low rental rates, but rather is a 'holistic" program intended to help a new business succeed in such a way that it will have the ability to "graduate" from the program within a defined time period.

Participants will have access to customized business and technical assistance geared to the specialized needs of each tenant company.  Along with creating an opportunity for growth of individual companies, the Emerging Enterprise Center will provide an environment in which like-minded businesses can accelerate their potential through partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborations.

Mission Statement

To serve as an incubator offering a comprehensive program of assistance to help early stage firms develop into thriving businesses. The incubator will help nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and promote economic development in New Castle County by providing affordable office space and services, training, mentoring and a network of professional advisors.

  The EEC Facility

The incubator space occupies 3 wings in the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce building. EEC provides parking for its tenants and approximately 9,000 square feet available to accommodate offices. Participating companies have a service room equipped with fax, copier, postage meter and kitchenette, as well as a conference room in the EEC premises.

Conveniently located, EEC is a short drive from downtown Wilmington, AMTRAK train station and the riverfront area. At the same time it is easily accessible by major roads like I-95, Rt. 1, Rt. 273, Rt. 40 and Rt. 13, with Newark and New Castle in close proximity. Travel time to Philadelphia International Airport, downtown Philadelphia and Baltimore is in the range of fast commute as well.