NC IDEA Grants
Accelerating technology commercialization and fueling entrepreneurial success
Announcements:
NC IDEA's Spring 2010 grant cycle is now open. Early deadline: March 5th Final deadline: March 19th
Do you meet NC IDEA's funding criteria - take our Eligibility Quiz.
Our Mission
To create jobs through commercialization of research innovation. The grant program is a catalyst for technological breakthroughs developed in North Carolina that have a significant potential to successfully transition into commercially viable high-growth enterprises. NC IDEA bridges the funding gap between government and private equity support. Learn More
Our History
In Spring 2006 NC IDEA awarded its first set of grants to six start-up companies for a total of $224,360. In the eight grant cycles thus far, NC IDEA has awarded $1.5M to 42 companies. Several companies have gone on to win small business grants, receive angel funding and receive institutional funding. Learn More
February 15, 2010 - NC IDEA Awards $200,000 in Grants to Five NC Companies
NC IDEA awarded $200,000 in grants to five NC startups bringing NC IDEA's total grants program to $1.5M grants to forty-two companies across the state of North Carolina.
June 8, 2009 - NC IDEA Grants Awarded to Five N.C. Companies
NC IDEA awarded $200,000 in grants to five early-stage companies in North Carolina in the spring cycle of its semi-annual grant program.
NC IDEA continues to help North Carolina start-up companies during this economic downturn.
NC IDEA has recently awarded $199,965 in grants to five early-stage companies throughout North Carolina in the fall cycle of its bi-annual grant program. These awards are the sixth cycle of the grant program.
