Helping founders find community and connections
Assistance navigating the Forsyth County entrepreneurial ecosystem, while also finding resources that best serve your business, opportunities to earn funds, classes and meetings with a success coach.
The purpose of the Accelerator is to give NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey. We provide founders with the funding, resources, and guidance to grow their company. During our 12-week summer program, NC State startup founders get to work on their concepts and build their companies. The program is composed of modules that steer companies in the right direction.
Learn more →Have you started a company? Do you have customers and traction? Be a part of an amazing program that will help you grow your venture—and grow as a leader. Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs is year-long intensive program designed for current Duke students who are committed to launching and growing their ventures. It is a not-for-credit program; if selected, you will be expected to balance your coursework and other activities with participation in the program.
Learn more →Through small, project-based grants, NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K in funding to startups actively moving their companies forward by validating assumptions and developing a business model. We have found that funding, paired with mentorship and guidance, early in a company’s lifecycle, can make a significant impact on future success.
Learn more →Offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. Our $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept — even if they are not yet profitable. The funds, along with mentorship and guidance, push companies forward and reduce risk associated with growing startups.
Learn more →Award-nominated, 12-week hybrid program designed to support and propel early-stage fintech and insurtech startups to success. Our program connects participating startups with strategic corporate partners, funding, and industry connections, creating a dynamic ecosystem that fosters growth and innovation.
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