Seeking Applications from Innovative Startups for NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED Starting July 28th
DURHAM, NC – June 24, 2025 – NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, announced todaythat the organization will kick off its Fall 2025 Grant 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 MICRO awards small, project-based grants in the amount of $10K to young companies looking to validate assumptions and develop a business model.
- 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.
NC IDEA MICRO and SEED grant applications open on July 28, 2025 and close on August 25, 2025 at 5:00PM EDT. Interested applicants may attend any of the following information sessions to learn more about NC IDEA’s grant opportunities and gain insight into 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 their company.
- Charlotte Info Session – Wednesday, July 9 at 10:00AM
- Info Session via WEBINAR – Tuesday, July 15 at 3:00PM
- Winston-Salem Info Session – Wednesday, July 16 at 12:00PM
- Triangle Info Session – Friday, July 18 at 9:30AM
- Asheville Info Session – Wednesday, July 23 at 10:00AM
- Wilmington Info Session – Monday, July 28 at 3:00PM
In addition to the information sessions, applicants can also schedule Virtual Office Hours from July 29 through August 22. To register for any of the information sessions or sign up for Virtual Office Hours, visit https://ncidea.org/fall-2025-grant-cycle. NC IDEA MICRO and SEED grant applications open on July 28, 2025 and close on August 25, 2025 at 5:00PM EDT.
About NC IDEA Foundation
NC IDEA is an independent private foundation committed to equitably empowering North Carolinians to achieve their entrepreneurial potential. Through our powerful combination of competitive grants and programs and a network of strategic partners, we help entrepreneurs when they need it most. NC IDEA’s resources are highly competitive, enabling the Foundation to support North Carolina’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurs transform communities and view our work as a catalyst for positive change. Learn more at www.ncidea.org.
