Non-Dilutive Capital 101: Funding Growth Without Giving Up Equity

Event Description:

Looking for funding that does not require you to give up equity or control of your company? Join the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) for Non-Dilutive Capital 101: Grants, Pilots, and Growth You Can Keep, a practical virtual session for mission-aligned founders and small business owners.

Facilitated by Mollie Jahner of The Way Forward, this session will walk through real-world pathways to non-dilutive funding so you can fuel growth while protecting your ownership.

In this one-hour session, you will:

• Learn the basics of non-dilutive capital and when it makes sense for your business
• Get an overview of SBIR/STTR, state innovation grants, and similar programs
• Explore how corporate and institutional pilots can act as “capital you keep”
• Identify what strong applications and proposals have in common
• Leave with next steps and resources to continue your funding search

This is a plain-language, strategy-focused session designed for busy founders who need clarity, not jargon.

Who should attend:

• Founders and small business owners who want to grow without giving up equity
• NOE microloan recipients and cohort participants
• Mission-driven and impact-oriented entrepreneurs
• Anyone curious about grants, pilots, and other non-dilutive options

Format:

• Virtual Lunch & Learn
• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT
• Presentation plus Q&A

Location:
Online via Zoom
(A Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants before the session.)

Make this lunch hour a working session for your capital strategy so you can pursue growth that truly stays with you.

About The Way Forward
The Way Forward is a strategic growth firm that empowers businesses, leaders, and teams through tailored solutions, expert mentorship, and execution-driven services. Their offerings include fractional growth and brand strategy, leadership and team development, government and corporate expansion, operational excellence, and grant and proposal support. They partner with mission-driven organizations to turn challenges into opportunities and accelerate meaningful impact.

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