Resources for Startups

This page is a hub for links to programs, competitions, funding opportunities, and other resource pages that are beneficial to startups— all curated by FFVC.

Have a link or resource page for entrepreneurs? Email info@ffvcnc.org


Other business resources

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Business Resources | https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/for-small-businesses

DARPA SBIR & STTR Programs Overview | https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/communities/small-business/sbir-sttr-overview

A list of business resources for startups in the defense technology industry.

Eva Garland Consulting's SBIRLand | https://sbirland.com/

HALO Science Marketplace | Apply to Startup Programs | https://www.halo.science/marketplace/startup_programs

Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington | https://newilm.com

NCIDEA Growing Scalable Startups | 2025 SEED Grant | https://ncidea.org/nc-idea-seed/

NC Innovation Grants | https://ncinnovation.org/grants/

NCBio Science Discounts | https://www.ncbioscience.net/discount-savings/

NCBio Science members are eligible for group purchasing discounts for use with many lab and office supply vendors.

NC Biotechnology Center's Newsletter | https://www.ncbiotech.org/newsletter

NC Biotechnology | Funding Grants | 2025 Events and Meetings Grants | https://www.ncbiotech.org/funding/grants/biotechnology-event-sponsorship

NC Defense Industry Diversification Initiative (NCDIDI) | https://www.ies.ncsu.edu/ncdidi/

The State of North Carolina is home to a diverse military industry, with varied military and defense missions, needs and opportunities.  The intended goal is to help companies maximize their growth potential and cybersecurity resiliency; while enhancing their strategic development planning and sustainability efforts to see impact.

North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map (NCEEM) | https://nceem.org/

North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map is a comprehensive representation of the dynamic and thriving entrepreneurial landscape across the state.

U.S. Department of Energy: Awardee Resources | https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Awardee-Resources

United States Department of Energy website has links to numerous SBIR/STTR guides and information pages.

United States Patent and Trademark Office Events (USPTO) | https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events

WRAL’S Triangle Startup Guide | https://startupguide.wraltechwire.com

WRAL TechWire has produced an exclusive gateway into the world of startup for folks interested in launching their own ventures in the Triangle region of North Carolina.

This guide covers all the networks, accelerators, incubators, prototyping facilities, events, VC groups and other important resources early-stage entrepreneurs in the Triangle should be familiar with.