GRO Incubator

The GRO Incubator is a 12-week program designed to help founders build strong business foundations, refine their strategy, and gain the connections they need to grow. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and peer accountability, participants turn ideas into actionable plans and gain clarity on their next steps toward market traction and investment readiness.

Over the years, the program—originally launched as FastTrac—has helped launch some of North Carolina’s most recognized startups, including SciQuest, Spoonflower, and BioResource International (BRI). Each of these companies went on to achieve major milestones—from acquisitions to large-scale growth—demonstrating the long-term impact of the program. More recently, companies like SelSym Bio, Flux Hybrids, and Equity Shift have completed the program and gone on to raise capital, expand their teams, and secure major partnerships.

If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur ready to move from concept to scale, register your interest to be notified when applications open for the next GRO cohort.