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Evolve Small AI Grant is sponsored by Lenovo Evolve Small (in partnership with Goodie Nation). The Evolve Small AI grant aims to help small businesses thrive in the age of AI by providing financial aid, technology, and mentorship. The grant goes beyond cash to include powerful AI tools and training.
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$10,000 Lenovo Evolve Small Grants for Diverse-Owned Small Businesses Lenovo, Intel, and Microsoft partner with Goodie Nation to provide capital and support for US and Canadian CPG and Brick-and-Mortar startups. Support These Founders Today SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES STARTUPS THE SAME WE DO THEIR TECH STARTUP COUNTERPARTS.
Since 2023, Lenovo has partnered with Goodie Nation to distribute $500,000+ in non-dilutive financial capital to 48 high-potential CPG brands and Brick-and-Mortar small business entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and Canada through the Lenovo Evolve Small initiative .
In addition to non-dilutive capital, recipients of the initiative receive complimentary Lenovo laptops as well as wrap-around support from Goodie Nation in the form of accountability group sessions, warm introductions to corporate innovators and media as well as group therapy, 1:1 connections to advisors based on their individual needs, professional development sessions, and a platform to tell their stories and amplify their businesses.
Combining non-dilutive financial capital with social capital has the potential to change the trajectory of small business entrepreneurship in North America. This is what it means to be Intentionally Good . This is innovation done right .
Typically, diverse small business founders (women, people of color, those with disabilities, etc.) and founders not located in coastal financial centers are far less likely to be connected to key business influencers: capital providers, top brands, media, etc. This leads to a lower likelihood of receiving growth capital, higher risk of stress, stalled professional development, and lack of access to talented people to hire.
Here’s How You Can Help Them Today: One Good Intro Scroll down the list of founders below to find the founder(s) you’d like to connect to a capital provider or company as a user/customer/partner. Click on their card for more information, and then click on the “Warm Intro Link” to start the process of getting in contact with them. Note: Please no service providers.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses located in the greater metropolitan areas of Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; San Diego, CA; Houston, TX; Washington, D. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 grant, customized AI technology package valued at $10,000, and mentorship. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.