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Regional Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
Part-time Independent Contractor – 4 regional opportunities
NC IDEA has partnered with NCInnovation to implement an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) network and educational program to support NCInnovation’s overall mission to accelerate commercialized innovation from North Carolina’s universities. In the first year, an EIR will be hosted within each of the four NCInnovation regions, and the EIR network will expand over time based upon each region’s activity. In addition to being part of an EIR cohort, EIRs will work closely with NCInnovation Regional Innovation Network Directors in each hub region:
- Charlotte region with hub at UNC Charlotte
- Eastern region with hub at East Carolina University (ECU)
- Piedmont region with hub at North Carolina A&T University
- Western region with hub at Western Carolina University (WCU)
View position description here.
NC IDEA is an independent private (nonprofit) foundation that offers grants and programs to serve primarily two groups: individuals (founders) attempting to start and scale companies of high economic potential (defined by job creation and revenue growth) and organizations that help individuals start and scale companies of high economic potential. Our team is collaborative, open, and driven to serve the North Carolina entrepreneurial community. Detailed information about our activities can be found at www.ncidea.org.
Partner Opportunities
In addition to the Regional EIRs, NC IDEA will also support a network of Project EIRs hosted by NCInnovation’s grant-funded project teams.
We will post these opportunities here as they become available.
Background:
NC IDEA is an independent private (nonprofit) foundation that offers grants and programs to serve primarily two groups: individuals (founders) attempting to start and scale companies of high economic potential (defined by job creation and tax revenues,) and organizations that help individuals start and scale companies of high economic potential. Our team is collaborative, open and driven to serve the North Carolina entrepreneurial community. Detailed information about our activities can be found at www.ncidea.org.
NCInnovation, Inc. (NCI) is 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation focused intensely on accelerating commercialized innovation from North Carolina’s universities. NCInnovation deploys funding, mentors, and support services so that North Carolina university proofs-of-concept turn into companies and create jobs that remain in North Carolina. Learn more at NCInnovation.org.
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NC IDEA Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. NC IDEA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristics protected by federal law or local ordinance.
