NC IDEA Grants
NC IDEA
About the Grant
NC IDEA offers two grant programs to startups in North Carolina: IDEA Micro Grants and IDEA Seed Grants.
NC IDEA MICRO:
Through small, project-based grants, NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K in funding to startups actively moving their companies forward by validating assumptions and developing a business model. We have found that funding, paired with mentorship and guidance, early in a company’s lifecycle, can make a significant impact on future success.
NC IDEA SEED:
NC IDEA SEED offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. Our $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept — even if they are not yet profitable. The funds, along with mentorship and guidance, push companies forward and reduce risk associated with growing startups.
Notes
Note: This grant has two annual application windows, one in the spring and one in the fall.
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