Fall 2025 Grant Cycle
MICRO ($10K) & SEED ($50K) Applications Open July 28th.
Applications Due: August 25th (5:00 PM EST.)
Whether you have just launched a startup or are 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.
*** Note: Applicants may only apply to either MICRO or SEED (not both) during the grant cycle.***
LEARN MORE AND APPLY
UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMS
- 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 INFO SESSION
- Attend an upcoming Info Session:
- July 9 – Charlotte Info Session
- July 15 – Register for the Fall 2025 Grants Information Webinar Here.
- July 16 – Winston-Salem/Triad Info Session
- July 18 – Triangle Info Session
- July 23 – Asheville Info Session
- July 28 – Wilmington Info Session
- Sign up for Virtual Office Hours: July 29 – August 22
- Watch our Spring 2025 Grants Info Session Webinar or view the presentation deck
- Fall 2025 Info Session materials will be posted by July 16.
EXPLORE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Read our FAQs about both programs
- Take advantage of our Startup Resource Guides. These AI-powered guides provide clear, actionable steps to help founders at any stage of their startup journey achieve the critical product-market fit prioritized by investors and successful entrepreneurs.
