The Biotechnology Event Sponsorship (BES) grant supports statewide events and meetings that promote information sharing and networking in the areas of life science research, education or business.

Requests for support for national or international meetings being held in North Carolina are eligible for consideration under the BES program.

Any North Carolina-based nonprofit organization planning a conference, workshop or other event in North Carolina focusing on biotechnology or its related aspects may apply for a BES grant.

Application materials for fiscal year 2017-2018

How to Submit your Proposal:

Important First Step:  The Primary Contact for the BES proposal must register for an account on the new NCBiotech Funding Portal prior to submitting a proposal. 

Click here for instructions and more information.

FY 2017-2018 Deadlines

  • July – Sept. events
    Weds. June 7, 2017
    Noon

    Oct. – Dec. events
    Thurs. Sept. 7, 2017
    Noon

    Jan. – March events
    Weds. Dec. 6, 2017
    Noon

    Apr. – June events
    Weds. Mar. 7, 2018
    Noon

For questions or more information, contact:
Deborah De
Senior Director, Grant Process Operations

Science and Technology Development
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919-549-8845 | deborah_de@ncbiotech.org