NC IDEA

Overview

Private foundation that runs SEED, MICRO, and ENGAGE grant programs for early-stage NC startups — non-dilutive capital + ecosystem support across Research Triangle and statewide. Durham NC.

Part of the Research Triangle ecosystem

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