Elevate Our Ownership.
Creating space for innovative solutions to advance our community using Hemp & Cannabis as our infrastructure.
Our Values
Community. Empowerment. Ownership.
Leveraging tech to bridge the gap between culture & cannabis for modern solutions that solve generational problems.
Elevate Our Ownership
Creating space for innovative solutions to advance our community using Hemp & Cannabis as our infrastructure.
Our Values
Community. Empowerment. Ownership.
Leveraging tech to bridge the gap between culture & cannabis for modern solutions that solve generational problems.
platform
Finally, a platform you can trust, built for your success.
We believe
The world has yet to experience the full innovative power of the African diaspora.
As such, we exist to create tech-based collaborative ecosystems that influence a new existence of Black culture driven by Afrofuturism and powered by cannabis.
platform
Finally, a platform you can trust, built for your success.
Technology
Utilizing smart, data-driven technology to create access to people, places and resources.
Innovation
Encouraging progressive thought & pioneering ideas for actionable solutions to today's biggest problems.
Community
Fostering transparent safe spaces for strategic partnerships, networking and community building.
HOW IT WORKS
Just four steps to elevate
your existence
Creating your account is easy as 1...2...done!
We’ve made creating your account easy and intuitive so that you can spend less time on-boarding and more time growing.
Founder / Banister Athletics
HOW IT WORKS
Just four steps to elevate your existence
Creating your account is easy as 1...2...done!
Julian "Ju" Banister
Founder / Banister Athletics
Our mission
This movement is bigger than cannabis.
Our mission
This movement is
bigger than cannabis.
Defy
stigma...
Exemplify Afrofuturism powered by cannabis ™!
Cop some dope merch and explore our ambassador program to join the mission.
Plant CEEDs,
grow blessings!
Pricing for Your Position
Our subscriptions are designed for your specific needs, so choose the one that best fits your current level.
Bill Monthly
Bill Yearly
Innovator
$29
/ month per user
A safe, secure space for entrepreneurs & dreamer.
- all Freemium features
- a comprehensive dashboard to measure the status of your business, network, projects and supply chain
- access to supply chain management
- secure, encrypted messaging
- exclusive networking & event opportunities
- secure messaging
- 24/7 chat support
Perfect for those who want to learn.
Mentor
$79
/ month per user
A dedicated resource hub for experienced professionals.
- all Innovator features; plus,
- a customizable dashboard with insights on the growth of your projects, supply chain and the ROI of your community engagement
- access to supply chain management
- secure, encrypted messaging
- exclusive networking & event opportunities
- secure messaging
- 24/7 chat support
Sweet spot for those who want to teach.
Investor
$99
/ month per user
A robust, data-driven dashboard for investors.
- all Advisor features; plus,
- a streamlined dashboard to measure the performance of your investments, project status and the growth of your community & mentees
- access to supply chain management
- secure, encrypted messaging
- exclusive networking & event opportunities
- secure messaging
- 24/7 chat support
For those who want to invest.
Innovator
$299
/ year per user
A safe, secure space for entrepreneurs & dreamer.
- all Freemium features
- a comprehensive dashboard to measure the status of your business, network, projects and supply chain
- access to supply chain management
- access to cannabis industry applications
- secure, encrypted messaging
- full access to marketplace resources
- exclusive networking & event opportunities
- 24/7 chat support
Perfect for those who want to learn.
Mentor
$799
/ year per user
A dedicated resource hub for experienced professionals.
- all Innovator features; plus,
- a customizable dashboard with insights on the growth of your projects, supply chain and the ROI of your community engagement
- predictive analytics to match with platform users
- educational hub for your subscribers
Sweet spot for those who want to teach.
Investor
$999
/ year per user
A robust, data-driven dashboard for investors.
- all Mentors features; plus,
- a streamlined dashboard to measure the performance of your investments, project status and the growth of your community & mentees
- reporting feature for insider platform statistics and comprehensive industry research
For those who want to invest.
frequently asked questions
You have questions, we have answers.
CEED is a culture-forward, digital ecosystem created to level the playing field for Black innovators and professionals ready to launch, grow and scale in cannabis & adjacent industries. Backed by AI and cloud infrastructure, CEED leverages the robust power of tech to connect you to strategic partnerships, tools & resources to build your network, develop your supply chain and fortify your business.
CEED is for innovators & changemakers. No matter whether you are a creator in the idea phase, a small business owner ready to pivot or a seasoned professional looking to invest, there is a unique space for you on our Platform. At every level, you will be supported with intelligent tech, data and community to support your goals.
- We embrace & support adjacent industries
- We welcome mission-aligned allies across all cultural backgrounds
- We are rooted in culture, ownership, transparency & trust
Our simple, intuitive onboarding guides you to your ideal next step to help you grow from where you are right now to where you want to be. With just 4 simple questions and 4 tiers to join, you can quickly get started from wherever you are. Here’s how:
A great option for students, job seekers, researchers and retirees which gives you access to:
- Blogs & videos on industry & related content
- Courses & certifications
- Job & project postings
- Digital and live events
- Industry reports & data (some features may require payment or upgrade)
- Opportunities to earn, learn, invest, collaborate and grow as an individual
- Community support forums
Scale smarter with a subscription priced for your position
At each level, the CEED platform is designed to match you with tools & resources to help you elevate to the next level of your business.
Innovator | Mentor | Investor |
A safe, secure space for innovators & dreamers to learn, launch, develop & scale | A dedicated resource hub for experienced entrepreneurs & professionals to connect and grow | A robust, data-driven dashboard for investors to track, measure & analyze project and relationship performance |
*all Freemium features; plus, – a comprehensive dashboard to measure the status of your business, network, projects, and supply chain – access to supply chain management – access to cannabis industry applications – secure, encrypted messaging – full access to marketplace resources – exclusive networking & event opportunities – 24/7 chat support | *all Innovator features; plus, – a customizable dashboard with insights on the growth of your projects, supply chain, and the ROI of your community engagement – predictive analytics to match with platform users – an educational hub for your subscribers | *all Mentor features; plus, – a streamlined dashboard to measure the performance of your investments, project status, and the growth of your community & mentees – reporting feature for insider platform statistics and comprehensive industry research |
Join our email community for priority access to the Platform launch and exclusive invites to events, early adopters & ambassador programs, NFT & crypto projects, research & education opportunities and much more!
The CEED Platform will be available to the public in early 2023! Until then, we offer various opportunities for you to invest in our solutions, grow your network, launch a business, attend our events and consult with our partners. Join our email list, contact us at info@projectceed.io or book a spot on our calendar to connect.
Cannabis Related
For plant-touching roles, yes. These positions require a background check as well as state & federal oversight, governance and compliance. These roles include the direct or indirect facilitation of cannabis & hemp including growing, processing, security, transportation, selling and distributing both raw and finished goods.
For non plant-touching roles, no. There are many ways to get involved in the cannabis industry without direct plant contact and the heavy startup costs and government oversight which typically accompanies these positions. These roles stretch far and wide including but not limited to; Marketing & Advertising, Legal & Business Consulting, Finance & Accounting, Technology & Digital Infrastructure, Media & Entertainment and so much more!
CEED is on a mission to create 3 Million Black cannabis-aligned entrepreneurs by 2052! We’ll accomplish this by creating partnerships which expand our reach and strengthen our platform and offer a more dynamic, wider range of cannabis & hemp-based products, services and solutions to address the specific needs of our community. These initiatives include innovation & advancements in the following areas and more:
Health & Wellness | Automotive & Transportation | Tech Infrastructure & Security | Green & Renewable Energy | Artificial Intelligence | Augmented Reality | Robotics & Futuristic Tech | Self Defense & Cultural Arts | Education & Entrepreneurship | Farming & Agriculture | Industrial Manufacturing & Construction
Whatever your skills, expertise, talents and interests, there is space for you in the CEED community! Join our email list and stay tuned for more information on how to get involved.
