NC IDEA Grants
Accelerating technology commercialization and fueling entrepreneurial success
NC IDEA's Spring 2012 Grants Cycle Opens on February 13th
NC IDEA Hosts Office Hours for Entrepreneurs Every Friday
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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 eleven grant cycles thus far, NC IDEA has awarded $2.3M to 62 companies. Several companies have gone on to win small business grants, receive angel funding and receive institutional funding. Learn More
January 4, 2012 - NC IDEA Hosts Office Hours for Entrepreneurs Every Friday
December 14, 2011 - NC IDEA Awards Over $192,000 in Grants to Five North Carolina Companies
November 15, 2011 - NC IDEA Partners with Capitol Broadcasting Company to Form New Tech Accelerator - Groundwork Labs
September 27, 2011 - Copper Nanowires Could Mean Cheaper Touchscreens
Grant Recipients
NC IDEA has awarded 62 grants totaling over $2.3M since the program's inception
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