About this Event
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Virtual Session, Virtual Session, Omaha, United States
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