Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in July and August. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in September. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Appalachian Energy Summit
July 29-31 @Appalachian State University
The 8th annual Appalachian Energy Summit brings together the region’s energy, sustainability and academic communities for plenary sessions, working groups, a Student Summit, meetings and tours of App State’s energy initiatives. (More coverage here.)
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Webinar)
July 30, 12-1 p.m.
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this webinar to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 18.
Lunch & Learn: Multi-Generational Team Building in the Workplace
July 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
At this lunch and learn event, Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Action Greensboro’s Campus Greensboro initiative, will lead a discussion on cross-generational collaboration in the workplace.
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Sylva)
July 30, 5:30-7 p.m. @White Moon Sylva
Mountain BizWorks invites entrepreneurs in Sylva who are interested in participating in the upcoming Waypoint Accelerator to join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 18.
NC IDEA Fall 2019 Grants Information Session (Winston-Salem)
July 30, 5:30-7 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Join Flywheel Coworking and NC IDEA for an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a competitive application before the September 9 deadline. Pizza will be provided.
Charlotte CIO Reception
July 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Mansion
CIOs and senior IT leaders in the Queen City are invited to gather for an evening of networking at Duke Mansion.
Land Sponsorships for Your Event or Company
July 30, 6-9 p.m. @Advent Coworking
BLKTECHCLT is hosting a workshop to teach participants how to create a pitch deck and land sponsors and partners.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 31, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Webinar: How to Write a Business Plan
July 31, 12-1 p.m.
The Small Business Center at Guilford Technical Community College is hosting a webinar that will cover business planning strategies for marketing, operations and financing.
Tech Has Realtors Searching for Jobs, Not Houses
July 31, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
At this event, LaunchLKN will host experts and realtors to discuss their thoughts on the evolving real estate industry.
NC IDEA 2019 Fall Grant Prep Session
July 31, 6-8 p.m. @PORTAL
Join Ventureprise and NC IDEA for an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a successful application before the September 9 deadline. Dinner will be provided.
Application Deadline: IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator
July 31
Launched through a partnership with Queen City Fintech and MEDICI, IBM is bringing its new Hyper Protect Accelerator to Charlotte. The program aims to facilitate growth for the next generation of fintech and healthtech companies with data security solutions. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: Small Business Launch Challenge
July 31
Applications are live for Forsyth Tech’s fall 2019 Launch Challenge program, an accelerator in which prospective business owners can successfully get their businesses off the ground and potentially land funding in the process.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro’s LaunchLab 101
July 31
This five-week accelerator program, hosted by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for startup teams and founders to develop their customer base, form a market strategy, learn financial skills and how to pitch to investors. Sessions begin in August. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
NC IDEA Fall 2019 Grants Information Session (Asheville)
August 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Venture Asheville
Join Venture Asheville and NC IDEA for an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a competitive application before the September 9 deadline. Pizza provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 1, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Asheville Chamber Business After Hours
August 1, 5:30-7 p.m. @Wicked Weed Brewing
The Asheville Chamber of Commerce is hosting an after-hours networking event at Wicked Weed Brewing’s new space at the Funkatorium.
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Boone)
August 1, 5:30-7 p.m.
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 18.
Application Deadline: Homegrown Leaders
August 1
The North Carolina Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training program, scheduled for September 10-12 in Wilkes County, aims to support community leaders who are working to build regional collaboration across North Carolina. The program is presented in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and is open to residents of Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, Forsyth and Davie counties.
YP Leader Con
August 2, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Young Professionals Network is hosting its second annual Leader Con event, featuring a full day of sessions from speakers of different leadership paths.
Get2Know NC TECH
August 2, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Application Deadline: All Things Open Startup Pitch Competition
August 2
Apply to present your five-minute pitch in front of VCs, CEOs and founders on the main stage of this year’s All Things Open conference in October.
Application Deadline: UnMannedUp NC Drone Startup Competition
August 2
The NC Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is putting out a call for tech startups to apply to pitch at the second annual NC Drone Summit & Flight Expo next month in Greensboro. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m.
[EXTENDED] Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge
August 5
This year’s Big Launch Challenge will be held at the Angel Capital Association’s Southeast Regional Meeting in September. Select startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and potentially land funding from the Launch Place’s pre-seed and seed funds. Note: The deadline has been extended to August 5.
Ice House Facilitator Training
August 6-8 @Barton College
NC IDEA is hosting a three-day Ice House Facilitator Training for education partners interested in offering the course to their constituents.
Learn How to Create a Road Map for Exporting
August 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, NC Research Campus
In partnership with trade education provider Allocca Enterprises, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a full-day seminar in Kannapolis that will help businesses understand the legal requirements and regulations involved with exporting internationally.
How Digital Transformation Can Drive the Best Customer Experiences
August 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Packard Place
Join Zendesk for a lunch and learn covering customer experience (CX) design strategies, trends and implementation.
Lunch & Learn: Architecting Production IoT Analytics at Scale
August 6, 12-1 p.m. @The Launch Factory
At this lunch and learn, Paige Roberts of Micro Focus will lead a session on data analysis practices for IoT products.
Venture Café Winston-Salem at HQ: Social Entrepreneurism
August 6, 5-8 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Venture Café Winston-Salem returns to Greensboro this month for a free event focused on social entrepreneurship.
IoT Sensors #LikeABosch Field Trip
August 6, 6-8 p.m. @Livingston & Haven LLC
For this meetup, Charlotte IoT is hosting a special tour of Livingston & Haven’s innovation space.
1 Million Cups CLT
August 7, 8:30-10 a.m.
Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 7, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Regional Chamber Business Expo
August 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @WNC Agricultural Center Expo Building
Join the Asheville Chamber of Commerce for an expo featuring over 120 local companies offering business solutions in a variety of industries.
Bunker Brews Wilmington: Solving Problems with Tech Solutions
August 7, 5-7 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Bunker Labs Wilmington’s next Bunker Brews event features a panel with local entrepreneurs who are solving problems with innovation. The speakers include Chris Utesch of Cloudwyze, David Reeser of opiAID and Girard Newkirk of KWHCoin.
Winning the War for Talent
August 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Ballantyne Country Club
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Ballantyne Chapter is meeting for a luncheon focused on workforce topics, including the skills gap, leading a multigenerational workforce and retaining top talent.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 8, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Inno-Troduction: Charlotte Inno’s Kickoff Meetup
August 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Heist Brewery
Join Charlotte Inno’s official launch party to meet the team, learn about the site’s goals, and share your ideas and suggestions for content.
Idea Tap Davidson
August 8, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
Held by Flywheel at the HurtHub@Davidson once a month, the Idea Tap Davidson event series offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their ideas through short pitch sessions and network with like-minded innovators in the community.
NC TECH Leadership Summit
August 8-9 @Pinehurst Resort
Local executives and business leaders will discuss agile leadership at this year’s NC TECH Leadership Summit. Check out the full agenda here.
Flywheel Idea Tap @Venture Cafe
August 8, 6-7 p.m. @Venture Cafe Winston-Salem
Idea Tap is an opportunity for local startups to present their products/services to an audience and receive feedback on how to refine their pitches.
Application Deadline: Big Scary Fish Tank
August 9
The Asheville Investment Club is accepting and reviewing applications from local startups seeking funding. Four finalists will be selected to compete at the Big Scary Fish Tank, a live pitch competition coming up on September 6 in Asheville.
2019 NC Drone Summit & Flight Expo
August 11-13 @Grandover Resort, Greensboro
The NC Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is hosting a three-day conference tailored for startups, students and professionals in the aviation field.
NC IDEA Fall 2019 Grants Information Session (Wilmington)
August 12, 4-5:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and NC IDEA are hosting an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a competitive application before the September 9 deadline.
NC IDEA Fall 2019 Grants Information Session Webinar
August 13, 3-4 p.m.
NC IDEA is hosting a webinar covering everything folks need to know about the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a strong application.
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: Basics of Sales from 3 Regional Experts
August 13, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The next Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington meetup features a discussion with three sales experts—Philip Gialenios of Sandler Training, Larry Long of TeamWorks and Erik Rhoten of 15Five.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
August 14, 8-10 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place
Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 14, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
8(a) Business Development & Recruitment Summit
August 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Morrison Regional
The Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program helps socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses tap into contracting opportunities. At this summit, local firms can learn how the program can benefit them in the federal contracting arena.
Renewable Generation Risk Management Seminar
August 15, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Bradley, Hearst Tower in Charlotte
This half-day seminar covers the opportunities and risks in the renewable generation industry. Participants will learn how to manage these risks through finance structuring, accounting management, insurance and legal processes.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 15, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Application Deadline: Waypoint Accelerator
August 18
Applications are open for Mountain BizWorks’ new Waypoint Accelerator program, which aims to provide tailored mentorship and advising to up to eight early-stage outdoor-focused companies in Asheville and Western North Carolina. The first cohort will begin in September.
Lunch & Learn: The Legal Lowdown on Startup Financing
August 20, 12-1 p.m. @The Launch Factory
Charlotte IoT is hosting a lunch and learn with Jesse Jones, founder and lead attorney of Fourscore Business Law, who will discuss startup financing sources, options and preparation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 21, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Charlotte
August 21, 5-7 p.m. @Camp North End
DHIT‘s Digital Health Happy Hour is expanding to Charlotte. Join for networking and local craft beers, plus a talk from Dr. Michael Ruhlen of Atrium Health and Charlotte AHEC, who will discuss digital health education initatives across North Carolina.
Packard Place Public House
August 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
WomanUP Workshop: Harness the Power of Words
August 22, 8-10:30 a.m. @Asheville Crowne Plaza Expo Center
In this workshop, Conversations Worth Having author Cheri Torres will show participants how to foster leadership through real-life stories and practical activities.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Central Chapter Luncheon
August 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Project 658
What’s next for the revitalization of Eastland Mall?
The Central Chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a discussion covering the city’s plans for redeveloping Eastland Mall. Learn about the project from a panel of local leaders.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 22, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 28, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant
August 28
For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative life science technology ideas with commercial potential. Applications for the latest cycle in the program are due at noon.
Skookum Volcano Tour
August 29, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte
Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 29, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
