October 19, 2018 by Andrea Cook
NC IDEA Newsletter – October 18, 2018 Over the last dozen years, I have worked for and with organizations that were building entrepreneurial ecosystems and generally helping individuals pursuing their ambition to launch and grow companies. From my work within the United States, I noticed two institutions that were significantly underappreciated for the work…Read More
NC IDEA SEED
October 1, 2018
Semi-Finalists Seeking $50,000 Each in NC IDEA’s 26th SEED Grant Cycle DURHAM, NC – October 1, 2018 – NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic advancement in North Carolina, announced today that the organization has selected 24 semi-finalists from across the state in its 26th SEED grant cycle. These semi-finalists…Read More
NC IDEA LABS, NC IDEA MICRO, NC IDEA SOAR
September 20, 2018
Grants to Strengthen North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystems DURHAM, NC – September 20, 2018 – NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic advancement in North Carolina, announced today that the organization is awarding thirteen grants, totaling over $1.5 million to organizations throughout the state that support the Foundation’s vision to empower…Read More
September 20, 2018 by Andrea Cook
NC IDEA Newsletter – September 20, 2018 Once again, North Carolina has endured a devastating weather event. And once again, before Florence even left the range of our radar images, North Carolinians rallied to help one another. Across the state, friends, family, and neighbors are looking after loved ones, as well as complete strangers. It…Read More
September 19, 2018 by Andrea Cook
Welcome to our first Fall 2018 Cohort of NC IDEA LABS. Learn more about these ambitious startups below. Aden MediaLabs Aden MediaLabs is a cable TV service serving young adults with curated, high-quality channels focused on a low-cost, lean-back viewing experience and providing content programmers a sustainable, data-driven business model. Built Story Built Story is…Read More
NEWSLETTER
September 6, 2018 by Andrea Cook
NC IDEA Newsletter – September 6, 2018 In a couple of weeks, we will be announcing our second cohort of NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM partners. A new group of organizations doing some innovative and creative things around the state will join our first cohort of 11 partners, making our collective group stronger and more impactful. Over the past…Read More
September 6, 2018 by Andrea Cook
“Coming together is the beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” –Edward Everett Hale It’s February 1992. Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are playing what feels like a never-ending game packed with suspense and agony. There’s almost no time left on the clock, and the score is neck and neck. The audience…Read More