Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s event calendars are part of our weekly Startup Monday package.
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Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events across North Carolina through the end of January 2024. Included are the latest meetups, socials, conferences, workshops and application deadlines in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 27, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Dec. 27, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Dec. 27, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Dec. 27, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Application Deadline: Joules Accelerator Cohort 13
Dec. 29
The Joules Accelerator is accepting applications for its 13th cohort, launching in early-2024. The program supports climate-focused technologies targeting decarbonization and electrification.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 3, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Jan. 3, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 3, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 3, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 3, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Application Deadline: Venture Connect 2024 Pitches
Jan. 5
Applications are live for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Venture Connect 2024 conference in March. Selected companies will pitch their products/services to a packed audience of investors, business leaders, potential partners and fellow entrepreneurs. CED welcomes scaling companies in the tech, biotech, agtech, food and consumer packaged goods industries.
Application Deadline: The Boost Pad Cohort 8
Jan. 8
Charlotte’s The Boost Pad accelerator is accepting applications for its eighth cohort. The 16-week hybrid program provides mentorship, education, resources and connections for startups founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County.
Pitch-Space Live in Winston-Salem
Jan. 9, 5-6:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
In this event, a group of Triad-area startups will present their products/services to a panel of investors for feedback.
Taking the Leap: Kickstart Your Business in 4 Weeks
Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, find customers, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 10, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Robeson County
Jan. 10, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Jan. 10, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 10, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 10, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 10, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series: Monday Morning Leadership
Jan. 10, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Chamber
Asheville Chamber’s next Smart Series workshop will focus on building a strong succession plan for leaders or supervisors.
On Tap Networking Event
Jan. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Steel Hands Brewing
This after-hours networking party will convene young professionals in the Triad area. Entrance is free.
Focus on Talent: Recruitment Intelligence
Jan. 11, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)
In this virtual session, Reveal Global Intelligence will cover the benefits of recruitment intelligence in the talent acquisition process.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Jan. 12, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Information Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants
Jan. 16, 3:30 p.m. (online)
On Jan. 29, NC IDEA will begin seeking applicants for its two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Join this webinar to learn more about the programs. Applications are due on Feb. 26.
NC IDEA names six startup $50,000 grant winners across state
Taking the Leap: Kickstart Your Business in 4 Weeks
Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, find customers, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 17, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Jan. 17, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 17, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
NC TECH Savvy
Jan. 17, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This monthly webinar series will cover NC TECH’s virtual community platforms for its members. Attendance is free for both members and non-members.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 17, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 17, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
CIO + CISO Reception (Charlotte)
Jan. 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @The Duke Mansion
CIOs, CISOs and senior IT executives will gather in Charlotte for an evening of networking over catered fare.
Charlotte Information Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants
Jan. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNC Charlotte, PORTAL Building
On Jan. 29, NC IDEA will begin seeking applicants for its two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Join this in-person information session to learn more about the programs. Applications are due on Feb. 26.
2024 Equity Funding Trends & Resources for Innovative NC Businesses
Jan. 18, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Join this online workshop to learn about the latest equity funding trends and opportunities for small, innovation-focused businesses in North Carolina.
Winston Starts Funding Workshop
Jan. 18, 12-1:30 p.m. @Winston Starts
This in-person workshop will cover two upcoming funding opportunities: The One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR rounds) and NC IDEA’s MICRO and SEED grants for startups. Learn more about the programs and how to apply.
Opportunity Appalachia 2024 Launch Webinar
Jan. 18, 1 p.m. (online)
Join this webinar to learn more about Opportunity Appalachia, a grant program offering funding (up to $75,000) for impactful economic development projects and startup support organizations.
Collective Drive
Jan. 21–25 in Charlotte
The 2.0 Collective will host an after-hours event series focused on building Charlotte’s pipeline of projects, ideas and culture.
Application Deadline: NC Digital Champion Grant Program
Jan. 22, 11:59 p.m.
Community services, nonprofits, higher education institutions and regional organizations can apply to receive up to $400,000 per county. Grants will fund digital equity initiatives, including expanding access to high-speed internet, devices and digital literacy courses.
Wilmington Information Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants
Jan. 22, 12-1:30 p.m. @UNCW CIE
On Jan. 29, NC IDEA will begin seeking applicants for its two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Join this in-person information session to learn more about the programs. Applications are due on Feb. 26.
SBIR/STTR: $4+ Billion R&D Funding Mechanism for Small Businesses
Jan. 23, 2-3 p.m. (online)
The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a webinar on SBIR/STTR federal research and development funding programs for small businesses.
Taking the Leap: Kickstart Your Business in 4 Weeks
Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, find customers, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 24, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Jan. 24, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 24, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 24, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Preparing for 2024’s Sales Tax Changes
Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Launch Greensboro is hosting a virtual workshop covering key sales tax changes affecting businesses in 2024.
Asheville Information Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants
Jan. 25, 2-3:30 p.m. @The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage
On Jan. 29, NC IDEA will begin seeking applicants for its two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Join this in-person information session to learn more about the programs. Applications are due on Feb. 26.
Wilmington is Putting the ‘Tech’ in Biotech & Life Sciences in 2024
Jan. 25, 4-6 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will kick off 2024 with a panel of CEOs discussing Wilmington’s growing life science and biotechnology sector.
NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grant Applications Open
Jan. 29
Applications will open soon for NC IDEA’s two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: NC IDEA MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and NC IDEA SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Apply by Feb. 26.
Taking the Leap: Kickstart Your Business in 4 Weeks
Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, find customers, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 31, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Jan. 31, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 31, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 31, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 31, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grants
Jan. 31, 12 p.m.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides up to $100,000 in funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for the next funding cycle are live. Awards will be announced in June 2024.
