Lenovo Grants
$25,000 grants from Lenovo
What are the Lenovo Grants?
The Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant is a growth-focused initiative led by Lenovo in partnership with Intel to help small businesses adopt and integrate artificial intelligence. The program awards selected businesses a package that includes $25,000 in funding, $10,000 in customized technology solutions (including Lenovo AI PCs), and exclusive mentorship and coaching on how to use AI to improve operations and scale.
What are the requirements?
Applicants must operate a registered business located in one of the following metro areas: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, Toronto, Washington, D.C., or Vancouver. Eligible businesses must have generated between $100,000 and $7,500,000 in revenue over the previous 12 months and must not have raised more than $3,000,000 in outside investment capital. The business must be organized as an LLC, C Corporation, S Corporation, or a comparable Canadian company structure and must use Microsoft 365 as its primary operating system. Applicants must complete and submit the application by the stated deadline.
Who is the grant best for?
This grant is best for established small businesses in eligible metro areas that are ready to adopt AI but need both capital and hands-on guidance. It's especially well suited for founders who want to modernize workflows, improve productivity, or experiment with AI-driven tools using customized technology and expert mentorship.
How are the winners selected?
Grant recipients are selected through a competitive review process conducted by Lenovo and Intel. Applications are evaluated based on eligibility, business readiness, and the potential impact of AI adoption. Selected businesses receive funding, technology, and mentorship as part of the award package.