Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) 2.0

En NMSDC Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) 2.0 Business Innovation Program is a transformative 5-month, results-driven initiative designed to help businesses scale beyond $50M in revenue. Through a strategic blend of in-person and virtual 90-minute sessions, participants gain entrepreneurial education, strategic partnerships, and access to growth capital—empowering them to create uncontested market space using the award-winning Blue Ocean Value Innovation (BOVI) framework.

PÁGINAS RELACIONADAS

Programa de Certificación de Centros de Excelencia

COECP 2.0 builds on the original COECP program, taking foundational business development concepts and transforming them into competitive advantages that drive exponential growth.

Program Structure

Duration: 5 months
Format: Hybrid (in-person + virtual sessions)

Core Components:

Blue Ocean Strategy Implementation – Move beyond crowded markets and create uncontested space.
Dual-Track Support System - Super Connectors open doors to new opportunities; Change Agents drive implementation of innovative offerings.
Rutgers Excellence – Advanced curriculum delivered by Rutgers CUEED faculty and Covenant Business Concepts.
Access to Growth Capital – Direct pathways to funding for suppliers scaling toward $50M+.
ESG-Aligned Solutions Development – Position businesses at the forefront of corporate sustainability priorities.

Beneficios del programa

The program is an in-person and/or virtual vendor development program designed to build entrepreneur competitiveness through relationship building and collaboration.

By enrolling in the Center of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP 2.0), you’ll experience:

Accelerated growth and market leadership

Strategic partnerships with corporate leaders and procurement managers

Access to funding opportunities and capital partners

Development of innovative products and services using BOVI Strategic Canvas

Increased visibility and recognition through NMSDC’s premier advanced business development initiative

Criterios y expectativas de los participantes

To participate in this program, your business must demonstrate the ability to meet the critical needs of our corporate members. Participants must commit to the following expectations: