NC IDEA is an independent private 501(c)(3) foundation whose vision is to help North Carolinians achieve their entrepreneurial ambition to start and grow high-potential companies. NC IDEA fosters sustainable economic development with competitive grants and programs for entrepreneurs and funding to strengthen the North Carolina entrepreneurial ecosystem. NC IDEA offers grant funding and support on
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News from NC IDEA

A Wilmington start-up roundtable: Jessica Kovar, Rob Cooley, Christian Pardue, and Morris Nguyen
Published December 16, 2024
Tom Snyder: New tech + existing industry: NC must attract both to grow economy
Published December 16, 2024
Empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Charlotte, with José Alvarez
Published December 9, 2024
Luna Launchpad: Helping women of color build sustainable small businesses
Published December 6, 2024
North Carolina Startups To Watch
Published December 4, 2024
Tom Snyder: When jobs outnumber people, how should we spur economic development?
Published December 2, 2024
Wilmington Startup Monitors Cryogenic Tanks Storing Fertility Materials
Published November 27, 2024