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Evolve Small AI Grant is sponsored by Lenovo (in partnership with Goodie Nation). This grant supports small businesses in various metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles and San Diego, that are looking to solve their biggest tech or operational challenges with AI. It includes a cash grant, a customized AI technology package, and mentorship.
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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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According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 grant + $10,000 AI technology package. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Evolve Small AI Grant is funded by Lenovo (in partnership with Goodie Nation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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