Event and Meeting Grants
NCBiotech's event and meeting grants support events, meetings or conferences that advance the understanding or application of biotechnology and the life sciences for the benefit of North Carolina.
The Biotechnology Event Sponsorships and Biotechnology Meeting Grants (BEM) program provides up to $2,000 to support life sciences-focused statewide, national, and international events that benefit the North Carolina life sciences community.
Events/meetings must promote information sharing and personal interaction focused on life sciences research, business or education.
Funds can be requested for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.
Any North Carolina university or non-profit organization (with an independent tax ID number or EIN) may apply.
FY27 BEM Proposal Deadlines
Event Dates: July, August, September 2026
Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (noon)
Event Dates: October, November, December 2026
Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (noon)
Event Dates: January, February, March 2027
Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (noon)
Event Dates: April, May, June 2027
Deadline: Wednesday, February 17, 2027 (noon)
Application Materials
How to Submit Your Proposal
Important First Step: The Event/Meeting Organizer (primary contact person) for the proposal must create an account on the NCBiotech Funding Portal before the deadline to submit a proposal.
Click here for more information.
For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle Collins, MPA, CRA, CPRA
Director, Grant Process Operations
Science and Technology Development
(919) 549-8845 | [email protected]