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NC IDEA MICRO

NC IDEA MICRO

Funds micro-stage startup pilots in North Carolina to test early business models.

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NC IDEA MICRO is a non-dilutive $10,000 grant program operated by NC IDEA, a Raleigh-based private foundation whose mission is to strengthen the North Carolina startup ecosystem. The program runs twice yearly — a Spring cycle and a Fall cycle — and is designed specifically for early-stage founders who are actively conducting customer discovery, building prototypes, or generating initial revenue. T…

Non-dilutive $10,000 grants to early-stage North Carolina startups actively conducting customer discovery, building prototypes, or generating initial revenue, with a path to $2M+ revenue or VC funding.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.24 Aug 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: ncidea.org