NC IDEA SEED and MICRO Grants
Status not published
NC IDEA has historically run two SEED cycles a year (spring and autumn) and periodic MICRO cycles.
SEED grants of $50,000 in non-dilutive funding for high-growth North Carolina start-ups, and MICRO grants of $10,000 for very early-stage companies. Both include a structured programme alongside the cash.
NC IDEA Foundation
private · regional
Deadline: cutoff — NC IDEA has historically run two SEED cycles a year (spring and autumn) and periodic MICRO cycles.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, health, ai, any
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
Company must be based in North Carolina. NC IDEA is a private foundation, not a state agency, but it is the most active early-stage non-dilutive funder in the state.
How to apply
- Apply online during an open cycle
- Semi-finalist review and interview
- Finalist presentations
- Award and participation in the accompanying programme
Source. https://ncidea.org/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked