DCI is based on the SOUP Model. The SOUP model was originally created by InCUBATE, a research group founded in Chicago. Since then over 200 organizations across the world have adopted the model. The most notable of these is Detroit SOUP, which has hosted over 170 dinners and raised over $140,000 for community-oriented projects.
While interning at non-profits in Detroit, a group of undergrads and grads at Duke University witnessed the success of SOUP and thought the model could be similarly successful in the Durham community. The first Durham SOUP was held in April 2019. Durham SOUP has hosted a total of 32 alumni from 8 events, and raised over $16,000 to support entrepreneurs.
In 2023, we rebranded to Durham Community Incubator to better reflect our initiative to incubate startup ideas for the community of Durham.
Our entrepreneurs this year were Judy Batista, Jeannine Sato, Claire Benton, and Danielle Metts
Our grant winner was Judy with Laughing Monitor!
Our entrepreneurs this year were Ami Patel, Nate Combs, Belden Long, and Tyler Fisher
Our grant winner was Ami with GalleryBox!
Our entrepreneurs this year were Quaniece Fish, Pavani Peri and Aden Clemente.
Our grant winner was Quaniece Fish.
Our entrepreneurs this year were Mariah Thorpe, Chamiya Edwards, Matthias Payton and Quaniece Fish.
Our grant winner was Mariah Thorpe!
Our entrepreneurs were Zoey Best, Chaundrea Mason, Nydia Assaf Aragon and Meredith Biechele.
Our grant winner was Meredith!
Our entrepreneurs this year were Erim Akpan, Charryse Frederick, Antoinetta Mosley and Lauren Sheridan.
Our grant winner was Erim Akpan!
Our entrepreneurs this year were Elyssia Fisher, Kristin Ellison, Oni Bey and Fidel Henriquez/Ada Wong
Our grant winner was Elyssia Fisher!
Our entrepreneurs were Jason Johnson, Kezia Kate Goodwin, Deborah Watkins and Jessica Featherson.
Our grant winner was Jason Johnson!
Our entrepreneurs were Nick Levy, Ansar Footman, Whitney Robinson and Quinci King.
Our grant winner was Nick Levy!
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