NC IDEA Spring 2014 Grant Cycle Opens February 10th

- Info Sessions Being Held February 7th through 18th - - Early Deadline: February 21st; Final Deadline: March 7th - NC IDEA is seeking grant applications from NC-based entrepreneurs and startups, and those looking to locate to North Carolina, for its Spring 2014 Grant Cycle. Companies focused on software, information technology, medical devices or materials sciences are encouraged to apply at www.ncidea.org. In conjunction with the opening of the Spring 2014 Grant Cycle, NC IDEA is hosting info sessions throughout the state to give interested applicants an overview of NC IDEA's grant process and criteria, what NC IDEA looks for in an application, the types of companies eligible for funding and how to apply. See below for the full schedule of info sessions and important grant application deadlines.

NC IDEA Spring 2014 Grant Cycle Important Dates and Deadlines Friday, February 7th (12:00pm) NC IDEA Spring 2014 Wilmington Info Session hosted by UNCW Wilmington companies are encouraged to join us for a live discussion and Q&A session REGISTER HERE Monday, February 10th NC IDEA Spring 2014 Grant Cycle Opens Tuesday, February 11th (2:00pm) NC IDEA Spring 2014 Info Session **via WEBINAR** North Carolina companies and companies looking to locate to North Carolina are encouraged to join us for our bi-annual webinar REGISTER HERE Wednesday, February 12th (11:30am) NC IDEA Spring 2014 Triad Info Session hosted with PTP NEXT Triad companies are encouraged to join us for a live discussion and Q&A session REGISTER HERE Friday, February 14th (12:00pm) NC IDEA Spring 2014 Charlotte Info Session hosted by Packard Place Charlotte companies are encouraged to join us for a live discussion and Q&A session REGISTER HERE Tuesday, February 18th (12:00pm) NC IDEA and Groundwork Labs 'Brown Bag Lunch' Q&A Session There will be no formal presentation. Come with your questions about NC IDEA's grant program and our affiliated, "entrepreneurial community" Groundwork Labs REGISTER HERE Friday, February 21st Early Application Deadline Friday, March 7th Final Application Deadline Visit www.ncidea.org for more information and to apply. Questions? Please contact grants@ncidea.org **Please share this message with your colleagues, clients and fellow entrepreneurs**