Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup – Introducing the Impact Partner Grant 2025

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Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup Topic: Impact Partner Grant 2025

Date: September 30th, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Raleigh Founded Gateway | 2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 107, Raleigh, NC 27604

Join us for the , organized by the City of Raleigh's Office of Strategy and Innovation, this Meetup brings together a diverse mix of community members, businesses, organizations, stakeholders, and local government representatives. At this meetup, we will introduce to the Office of Strategy and Innovation's Impact Partner Grant which provides up to $20,000 grants to six organizations that support Raleigh's entrepreneurs, startups, and innovation ecosystem. This year, the Impact Partner Grant (IPG) is placing a special emphasis on pilot projects that not only drive meaningful economic development but also make Raleigh more sustainable. Join us to brainstorm potential projects for this innovation grant!

Powering Economic Prosperity Through Sustainable Innovation.

What to expect:

• What is the Impact Partner Grant
• A Look Back: Past Awardees and Impact
• What's New in 2025
• Example Projects
• How to Apply
• Q+A
• Lunch and Networking

Thanks to Slalom for providing lunch for all attendees.

Reserve your spot now to be part of the conversation shaping Raleigh’s future!

Questions? Contact John Holden, Smart City Manager at [email protected]

Questions on the Impact Partner Grant? Contact Gabriela Scarritt at [email protected]

Host or Publisher City of Raleigh Office of Strategy & Innovation