Whether just launching a startup or looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need it most.

Early stage, growth-oriented companies can apply for one of two different NC IDEA grants:

• NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K project-based grants to young companies looking to validate assumptions and develop a business model.
• NC IDEA SEED offers $50K grants to early stage companies, often the critical funding they need to scale faster.

Applicants may only apply to either MICRO OR SEED during the grant cycle, but not both.

Want to learn more and apply?

• Review the eligibility criteria and program details for MICRO and SEED.
• See a quick comparison of eligibility criteria between MICRO and SEED.
• Preview the applications for MICRO and SEED.
• Attend an upcoming Info Session.
  • July 22 – Info Session via Webinar
  • July 31 – Asheville Info Session
• Sign up for Virtual Office Hours between July 31 and August 23.
• Watch the Spring 2024 Grants Info Session Webinar or view the presentation deck.
• Read FAQs about both programs.

NC IDEA uses customer discovery as one criteria in evaluating grant applications. Their Customer Discovery Guide is a resource for not only writing a better application, but giving your company a better chance at success.

Learn more at NCIDEA.org/Fall2024.

Source: NC IDEA Foundation