RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.
Following is a list of events coming up across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of August. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events.
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LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session
Aug. 1, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station
Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.
Info Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants (Fall 2022)
Aug. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. @Frontier RTP
Join this information session to learn about NC IDEA’s upcoming grant cycle: NC IDEA SEED ($50,000 to early-stage, high-growth startups) and NC IDEA MICRO ($10,000 project-based grants). Applications close on Aug. 29.
Application Deadline: NC Collaboratory Business-Academia Partnership Program
Aug. 1, 5 p.m.
The North Carolina Collaboratory seeks proposals for applied research and technology development projects aiming to monitor, assess and address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in North Carolina. Businesses partnered with an academic research group can request $300,000 to $3 million in funding.
Application Deadline: Leadership Raleigh Class 45 & 46
Aug. 1
Applications are open for Raleigh Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program, Leadership Raleigh. The program is geared toward professionals interested in public service, civic engagement, professional growth and developing their leadership potential.
CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
Aug. 2, 7:45-9 a.m.
In this session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight
Aug. 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @First Flight Venture Center
This event allows early-stage startups to practice their pitches in front of an audience of angel investors, funding groups, customers and other reviewers, who will provide helpful feedback on how to improve.
LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session
Aug. 2, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station
Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern
The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
Aug. 2, 7 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers, and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
Pre-Launch: How to Start a Business
Aug. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)
Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center will guide new business owners through the process of researching a target market, establishing a business plan and a marketing strategy, determining local/state taxes and licenses, setting record-keeping systems and more.
1 Million Cups RTP
Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
BioNetwork Virtual Career Fair
Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina BioNetwork will host an online career fair for process technicians seeking jobs at biotechnology, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing companies.
Novo Nordisk Virtual Career Fair
Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)
Novo Nordisk, which has a large manufacturing facility in Clayton and continues to expand in the Triangle, will host a virtual career fair for local job seekers.
Innovation in Chatham County Q&A
Aug. 3, 4-5:30 p.m. @79º West
Hosted by Innovate Carolina, this panel discussion will preview the future of innovation programming and opportunities in Chatham County.
Pull-Up at Provident
Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. @Provident1898
This monthly event convenes Durham-based startup founders and small business owners to connect for networking and support.
Creating a Culture for Change & Gaining Buy-In
Aug. 4, 2-3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center is hosting a webinar on the basics of change management, best practices and its application within some of the top fleets.
LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session
Aug. 4, 7-8 p.m. @Coworking Station
Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.
Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives
Aug. 5, 8:30 a.m. @The Umstead Hotel & Spa
This month’s Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives will feature Lynn Minges, the president and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant Association.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Aug. 5, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session
Aug. 6, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station
Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.
LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session
Aug. 6, 3-4 p.m. @Coworking Station
Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.
On the Menu: Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs
Aug. 8, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (and online)
Frontier RTP’s next On the Menu workshop (held in a hybrid format) will cover the different types of trademarks and how and when to get them. Networking will follow.
NCBiotech Career Development Network Event
Aug. 8, 4-6 p.m. @NCBiotech (and online)
NCBiotech’s newly-rebranded Career Development Network will host an event covering how to get the most out of LinkedIn when looking for a job.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
Aug. 9, 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Ready, Set, Deploy: Ensuring Success for Software Startups
Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m. @RIoT Labs
This in-person lunch and learn led by Cornerstone will cover DevOps best practices, how to avoid unnecessary tool sprawl and technical debt, and more.
All Things Open’s First Q3 Meetup of 2022
Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m. @IBM
The All Things Open meetup will host its first event of the quarter at IBM’s Software Development Center in RTP.
Pitch Practice To Investors
Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m. @Raleigh Founded
Raleigh Founded is hosting a pitch event where local entrepreneurs can test their investment pitches, ask questions and receive feedback from investors and veteran startup advisors.
AITP-RTP: Leveraging Talent to Increase Diversity in Tech
Aug. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @NC State University Club
AITP-RTP’s next meetup will feature a talk from Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, co-executive director of Code the Dream.
Raleigh Founded Summer Happy Hour
Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m. @Raleigh Founded
Join Raleigh Founded members and business owners for light snacks and beverages at this late-afternoon networking event.
Application Deadline: Venture Atlanta 2022
Aug. 12
Venture Atlanta’s annual conference is back in-person this year, convening the most promising tech companies and investment firms across the southeast and nation. Applications are live for the 2022 pitch event, open to startups across the southeast (including in North Carolina).
Venture Atlanta now accepting applications from NC startups for in-person 2022 conference
Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours
Aug. 15, 4:30-6 p.m. @Heights House Hotel
Raleigh Chamber will bring together local professionals and business leaders for an evening of networking at the Heights House Hotel in downtown Raleigh’s Boylan Heights neighborhood. Note: This is a members-only event.
Application Deadline: UNC KickStart Grant Awards Program
Aug. 15
This quarterly program awards grants ($5,000 to $50,000) to assist early-stage companies with both the technical and business side of commercial growth.
NC TECH CISO Executive Roundtable
Aug. 16, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.
1 Million Cups RTP
Aug. 17, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Amplifi UI: Comprehensive & Flexible React Native Components
Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)
RIoT is hosting a virtual lunch and learn covering the architecture and philosophies driving Amplifi UI, an open-source React Native component library.
How to Start a North Carolina Business
Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors division will host a virtual workshop covering business rules and regulations, free resources, business plans, funding and more. Note: This event will be held in Spanish on Aug. 18.
The Power of a Pitch
Aug. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. @MOSAIC at Chatham Park
In this free workshop, UNC professor Tim Flood will cover how startups/businesses can create a concise and compelling elevator pitch for investors.
Digital Health Happy Hour
Aug. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. DHIT Headquarters
The Digital Health Institute for Transformation recently relaunched its popular series of “Digital Health Happy Hour” events in celebration of its five-year anniversary. Join this event to network with folks in the digital health industry.
RTP180: Accessibility
Aug. 18, 5-7:15 p.m. The Frontier (and online)
This month’s RTP180 event will feature a panel of experts discussing systems for accessibility, digital inclusion, access to art, equity in education and more. Food and snacks will be provided.
How to Start a North Carolina Business
Aug. 18, 6-7 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors division will host a virtual workshop covering business rules and regulations, free resources, business plans, funding and more. Note: This event will be held in Spanish.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
This month’s Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon will feature Jennifer Durbin Tuffy, executive coach and founder of Scoutenger.
2022 UNC Core Facilities Career Fair
Aug. 22, 1-3:30 p.m. @UNC’s Friday Center
UNC Chapel Hill will host a career fair to connect job seekers with representatives from each department in the university’s core research network.
Raleigh Chamber Annual Leadership Conference [in Pinehurst]
Aug. 23-24 @Pinehurst Resort
Meeting in Pinehurst this year, Raleigh Chamber’s 2022 Leadership Conference will bring together local business and community leaders to discuss trends, policy issues, employee development, company culture and more.
Cary Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast
Aug. 24, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber’s next Eye Opener Breakfast will feature NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will discuss the school’s role in regional and statewide economic development, entrepreneurship programs and more.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech’s Translational Research Grant
Aug. 24, 12 p.m.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for the next funding cycle are live.
Futuristic Farming: How Data Science is Revolutionizing Ag Tech
Aug. 25, 4-5 p.m. (online)
LaunchBio is hosting a webinar covering the latest data science trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the agriculture technology market.
Cary Chamber Business After Hours
Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m. @The Templeton of Cary
Cary Chamber’s Business After Hours series is a way for local business leaders and professionals to network with peers over appetizers and beverages.
TriWiSTEM: Navigating a Volatile Financial Market
Aug. 25, 6-7:15 p.m. (online)
In this free workshop hosted by TriWiSTEM, Fidelity Investments experts will discuss ways to navigate the volatile financial market.
BLK BIZ SUMMIT
Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Chesterfield Building
Centering around the theme “Digital Dollars Make Sense,” this one-day conference will cover cost-effective marketing strategies in the digital marketplace.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition 2022
Aug. 29
The Launch Place’s annual Big Launch Challenge event is returning this fall, offering an opportunity for 10 promising startups to compete for $15,000 in prize money. The 2022 Big Launch Challenge will be held on Oct. 13 in Durham.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants (Fall 2022)
Aug. 29, 5 p.m.
NC IDEA is offering two grant opportunities for startups this season: MICRO provides $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs looking to validate and advance their ideas. SEED offers $50,000 grants to early-stage companies with a proven concept, allowing them to scale faster, gain customers and attract more investments.
NC IDEA opens fall 2022 cycle for MICRO and SEED grant programs with info sessions across NC
Andrews Launch Accelerator 2022 Demo Day
Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. @NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic at Raleigh Founded
NC State University’s Andrews Launch Accelerator will graduate its 2022 cohort this month. Join this demo day to meet the participating startups and hear about their progress and future goals. Food and drinks will be provided.
Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo 2022
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 @Durham Convention Center
The 6th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo will bring together the market’s leading fleets and technology providers to discuss strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of fleet operations.
How to Tell Your Story Online: Tools & Tips
Aug. 31, 4-5:30 p.m. @MOSAIC at Chatham Park
This interactive workshop will explore how brands can use written and visual content for digital marketing.
