NC IDEA

Congrats to OsRostrum, Inc., for winning the Center on Rural Innovation's, Small Towns, Big Ideas pitch competition! Their innovative platform is transforming cattle breeding and proving that rural tech startups are driving real change. OsRostrum is a RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) alum, who is doing BIG things! Read the full story and get inspired: https://buff.ly/3APgCpB #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #RuralTech #SmallTownsBigIdeas #RIoTAcceleratorProgram

Hey #AshevilleNC! ⛰️ Are you a founder interested in applying for our NC IDEA #MICRO ($10K) or #SEED ($50K) grants? Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 10:00 a.m. at Hatch Coworking to learn all there is to know about the upcoming Spring 2025 Grant Cycle! 🗓️ : Wednesday, January 22 ⏰ : 10:00 AM 📍 : hatchcoworking.com Gain valuable insights into the application process, learn about eligibility requirements, and pick up tips for crafting a strong application. You’ll also have the chance to connect with the NC IDEA team and hear firsthand experiences from NC IDEA alumni. Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4fayae9 #NCIDEA #MICRO #SEED #Grants #AshevilleNC

Navigating the funding landscape for #entrepreneurs can be challenging. 💰 Thank you to moderator Justyn Kasierski and panelists Ruminder (Romi) Dhillon, Elaine Fairman, and Jen Greenstein, Ph.D., for sharing their expertise during 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 featured panel. This panel highlighted the current landscape of startup capital in #NorthCarolina, shared insights on securing funding from diverse sources, explained the nuances of different funding types, and offered actionable strategies to help startups refine their funding approach. #NCIDEA #2024EcosystemSummit

An important article by Tom Snyder of RIoT - Internet of Things in WRAL TechWire Yes, #Entrepreneur development programming is #EconomicDevelopment Story discusses a recent meeting and discussion with NC IDEA and First Flight Venture Center https://lnkd.in/eZ-HmtMx #startups create #jobs #hiring

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Thanks to NC Idea for the opportunity to share the research! Please read the policy document and send us your thoughts! William (Bill) Toole UNCP Thomas College of Business & Economics University of North Carolina at Pembroke

THIS ⬇️ IS IT! Finally, we have data that makes the case for INVESTING in and supporting a statewide startup ecosystem. $1.5B - $2B impact ANNUALLY. If your organization has a "Jobs" mandate, what is your #Entrepreneurship strategy? Jobs and economic impact are hiding in plain sight. This is #Ecosysteming.

It’s an often repeat trope for a reason: “small business is the backbone of the economy.” And when a handful of those small businesses scale, the impact becomes exponential, attracting outside talent and capital into the state.

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Curious about how the #RIoTAcceleratorProgram can help your startup scale? Join us for an INFO SESSION to learn all about RAP and how it can accelerate your growth! In this info session, you'll get the full scoop on our FREE 12-week accelerator program, including hands-on coaching, tailored workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities with investors, customers, and partners. Plus, you'll discover the valuable benefits of becoming part of the RAP community. Whether you're an early-stage or growth-stage startup, this is your chance to learn how RAP can take your tech-driven business to the next level. The next cohort of RAP kicks off in March 2025 in Wilson, NC! Save your spot today and discover how you can apply to be part of the next cohort → https://buff.ly/3Db7Zqo #StartupGrowth #TechStartups #Innovation #RIoTAccelerator #InfoSession #Entrepreneurship #ScaleYourBusiness