1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center Small Business Research Loan Program is sponsored by North Carolina Biotechnology Center. The Small Business Research Loan (SRL) Program is a loan program from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center that provides investments of $150,000 to $350,000 to early-stage life sciences companies in North Carolina.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “North Carolina Biotechnology Center” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Small Business Research Loans for Life Science Companies Oldest first Newest first A - Z Z - A Relevance Hit enter to search or ESC to close Small Business Research Loan (SRL) The Small Business Research Loan program provides investments of $150,000 to $350,000 into innovative early-stage life sciences companies in North Carolina.
The program supports: Research and development activities that advance commercially viable technologies and products Business development activities intended to help the company position itself for investor funding or partnering opportunities For a candidate life sciences company to be eligible to apply for the Small Business Research Loan, it must meet the minimum criteria below: Develop and maintain a significant operating presence in North Carolina.
All applicants are required to establish and maintain a business registration with the NC Secretary of State. Preference will be given to companies that are engaged in significant research, product development, or manufacturing activity in North Carolina. Be engaged in life sciences research, development, or manufacturing to develop a product or technology with commercial potential.
Have achieved a robust technical proof-of-principle of its technology for the intended product or application. Funding levels will be commensurate with stage of technology (e.g., achieved in vivo efficacy versus in vitro target engagement). Have a dedicated management team.
At minimum, one management team member in North Carolina is dedicating at least 30 hours per week to the company as his/her primary employment. Have a valid license(s) to the relevant intellectual property necessary for successful product commercialization. NCBiotech determines compliance with these requirements in its sole discretion on a case-by-case basis.
Pre-Application : Pre-applications are accepted by invitation only following qualification of the applicant’s eligibility. Applicant eligibility is assessed by meeting with one or more members of the Investments team, after which qualified applicants are invited to apply into the nearest quarterly round. Pre-applications should describe the company’s management, technology, proposed project, and budget.
Full Application : Following competitive review of pre-applications, the strongest applicants will be invited to submit a full application further describing the company’s commercial opportunity, development and financing strategies, and other supporting documentation.
Review and Approval: Following competitive review of full applications, the strongest applicants will enter due diligence with a member of the Investments team to further evaluate the team, technology, and commercial potential. Final funding recommendations will be presented to NCBiotech senior leadership and a subcommittee of its Board of Directors for final review and approval.
Pre-Application Deadline: Full Application Deadline: For potential approval by: November 3, 2025 December 3, 2025 March 6, 2026 February 11, 2026 March 16, 2026 June 5, 2026 May 26, 2026 June 24, 2026 September 11, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 December 4, 2026 The Small Business Research Loan consists of: A senior loan with favorable terms including: Five-year, fixed-term balloon note Interest rate equal to the current Wall Street Prime rate plus 2%, with a maximum rate of 7% A warrant to purchase company stock For all SRL inquiries, please contact [email protected] Small Business Research Loan (SRL) Contact: [email protected]
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: North Carolina-based small businesses in biotechnology. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $250,000 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.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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.