NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, announced today that the organization will kick off its Spring 2023 Grants Cycle with information sessions throughout the state. The sessions will highlight NC IDEA’s two upcoming grant opportunities supporting ambitious, growth-oriented companies:
NC IDEA will be seeking applications from innovative startups for NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED starting Jan. 30.
NC IDEA MICRO awards small, project-based grants in the amount of $10K to young companies looking to validate and advance their idea.
NC IDEA SEED offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. The $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept – even if they are not yet profitable.
Interested applicants may attend an information session to learn more about NC IDEA’s grant opportunities and gain insight on how to write a competitive application. Learn more on how to apply, what NC IDEA looks for in an application, and which opportunity may be most appropriate and beneficial for you and your company.
Unfortunately, there will not be an info session held in person in the Fayetteville area; however, locals interested in applying for one of these grants should attend the virtual info session. The info session via webinar is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Fayetteville businesses that have received NC IDEA Grants in the past include BattleBuggies To Go LLC and Pinnacle Medical Products.
In addition to the information sessions, applicants can also schedule Virtual Office Hours from Jan. 30 through Feb. 24. To register for any of the information sessions or sign up for Virtual Office Hours, visit www.ncidea.org/spring-2023. NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant applications open on Jan. 30, 2023 and close on Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
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