NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and the Wells Fargo Foundation are launching the SBCN Startup Showdown

The NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and the Wells Fargo Foundation are launching the SBCN Startup Showdown, a new statewide competition designed to support emerging entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and up to $30,000 in startup funding. This collaboration reflects Wells Fargo’s ongoing commitment to helping entrepreneurs thrive in communities across North Carolina, in partnership with the NC Community Colleges Foundation.

Key Dates
·       Applications Open: March 1, 2026
·       Applications Close: April 7, 2026
·       Finalists Announced: Late April 2026
·       Training Begins: Mid-May 2026
·       Statewide Showcase & Awards: August–September 2026

For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sbcnstartupshowdown/