Center for Technology Innovation and Community Engagement

Columbia University's CTISE Incubator

The Center for Technology, Innovation and Community Engagement, or CTICE (pronounced SEE-tice), supports community-based learning programs for Columbia University students and creates and sustains partnerships between the university and her neighbors. CTICE harnesses material and intellectual resources available at Columbia University to train students using real-world experiences In 2006, Columbia Engineering established CTICE as a way to expand community-based learning for University students while promoting development in surrounding neighborhoods. With the help of other University offices and local community-based organizations, CTICE programs educate local youth, train residents for new careers, support local entrepreneurs and economic development, and help community organizations achieve their goals. Member of the Business Incubator Association of New York State.