State Innovation Grants
North Carolina
NC IDEA SEED — $50,000 Startup Grant
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$50,000
NC IDEA SEED awards $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding to high-growth, early-stage North Carolina startups. The program has awarded over $10M to 219 companies since 2006.
Reward
$50,000
Category
State Innovation Grants
Location
North Carolina
Deadline
Biannual cycles
Eligibility
Intended for businesses, startups, or founders — often those registered or operating in North Carolina. Individuals or companies from other states may not qualify unless they incorporate or operate locally.
Source
Official Source ↗
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