At a glance
NC Biotech Small Business Research Loan-to-Grant Program is a North Carolina state competitive grant from North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) providing up to $250,000 for early-stage life science r&d at north carolina companies. Eligible applicants are north carolina life science companies with fewer than 50 employees pursuing defined technical milestones in-state. The application deadline is September 10, 2026. Apply via www.ncbiotech.org.
- Amount
- Up to $250K
- Deadline
- Sep 10, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
NCBiotech funds milestone-based R&D at early-stage North Carolina life science companies through low-interest loans that convert to grants upon in-state growth milestones - a structure that rewards companies for scaling in North Carolina.
Who can apply
North Carolina life science companies with fewer than 50 employees pursuing defined technical milestones in-state.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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