Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for January, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar soon.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of December events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina. We’ve also put together a list of over 100 Triangle meetups.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in January:
Larger Than Life Science
January 2, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with members of the life science community at Larger Than Life Science, a free event presented by LaunchBio.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 2, 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.
Triangle Tech Net
January 3, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Cary Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast
January 3, 7:30-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
At this event, NC State University economist Michael Walden will present his annual economic forecast update.
NC Chamber Economic Forecast Forum
January 7, 10:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
Join hundreds of business, government, education and nonprofit leaders for an event discussing North Carolina’s positioning for the next year of job creation, job retention and quality of life.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 8, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
January 8, 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.
How to WIN SBIR/STTR Grants (Greensboro Seminar)
January 8, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @UNC Greensboro
First Flight Venture Center’s FAST program features three education seminars in Asheville, Greensboro and Wilmington, covering all aspects of how to strategically approach obtaining funding from the SBIR/STTR program. Companies can apply to be a part of FFVC’s 2020 FAST cohort by January 15.
1 Million Cups Asheville
January 8, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Launch 2020
January 9, 2-5 p.m. @Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Raleigh Chamber’s Launch 2020 program features several lightning-style talks from top business leaders in the Triangle.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 9, 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.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
January 10, 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: NCSSM Entrepreneurship Fellowship
January 10
The NC School of Science and Mathematics‘ Entrepreneurship Fellowship program places a cohort of rising NCSSM seniors into local startups for a five-week internship in summer 2020. During the program, fellows live at the school and will be provided transportation to/from their startup. They’ll also participate in events that expose them to tech entrepreneurship. NCSSM is seeking startups that are interested in hiring fellows for the program.
Working Within Regulatory Boundaries to Win in Medical Product Development
January 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Duke Schiciano Auditorium
Duke University is hosting a free workshop on regulatory requirements/considerations in medical product development. This event is open to Duke faculty/staff and students. Lunch will be provided.
How to WIN SBIR/STTR Grants (Asheville Seminar)
January 14, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Collider
First Flight Venture Center’s FAST program features three education seminars in Asheville, Greensboro and Wilmington, covering all aspects of how to strategically approach obtaining funding from the SBIR/STTR program. Companies can apply to be a part of FFVC’s 2020 FAST cohort by January 15.
Small Business Federal Certifications Workshop
January 14, 9-11 a.m. @U.S. SBA North Carolina District Office
Join this workshop to learn about the various federal certifications you may be eligible for to sell your goods and services.
Pints & Pitches Chapel Hill
January 14, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Pit Chapel Hill
Join Chapel Hill Economic Development for appetizers and networking with local entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers and professionals. Attendees can pitch their business ideas. More coverage here.
Application Deadline: 2020 UNC Health Innovation Pilot Awards
January 14
UNC’s Center for Health Innovation is offering internal pilot funding to UNC Health Care and UNC School of Medicine employees for innovative technologies serving care delivery models and pathways, workforce development, translational research and other applications.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 15, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
January 15, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Packard Place Public House
January 15, 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.
Application Deadline: 2020 FAST Cohort
January 15
First Flight Venture Center’s first FAST cohort will include up to 30 science-focused companies who will receive an extensive grant-readiness evaluation bootcamp in February 2020, as well as expert coaching and mentoring on developing a competitive SBIR/STTR phase 1 application. Apply by January 15.
FREEDM Systems Center Basic & Advanced Microgrids Short Course
January 15-17 @PowerAmerica
NC State faculty and industry representatives will lead a course equipping engineering professionals, program managers, system integrators and utility engineers with essential knowledge about basic and advanced microgrids.
Triangle TechBreakfast
January 16, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters
Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.
Healthy Charlotte: Pathway to Workplace Policy
January 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Employers Association
This free lunch and learn features a guided conversation on how employers can create a tobacco-free worksite policy and/or update their current smoke-free policy to include vaping and e-cigarettes.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 16, 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.
Bunker Connect Raleigh-Durham: A Community of Resources
January 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham is introducing Bunker Connect, a Bunker Labs and Schultz Family Foundation initiative, to promote personal and professional development in the local military community.
Triangle Tech Net
January 17, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
2019: A Year in Review
January 17, 4-6 p.m. @HQ Capital Club
Join HQ Raleigh in celebrating its impact on the Raleigh community and beyond this year.
Charlotte Innovation Week
January 21-24
For the first time, Charlotte’s community of investors, innovators and startup supporters will gather for a week of startup-focused events hosted by local companies and groups.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 22, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
January 22, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
NAWBO Raleigh Business Luncheon
January 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel RDU
The Raleigh chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is hosting a luncheon with Suzanne Evans, who will present a talk on decision-making and business success.
Seed the South
January 22-23 @Foundation For the Carolinas
Seed the South is an upcoming pitch competition and investor symposium featuring promising early-stage startups in the Charlotte innovation ecosystem. (Interested entrepreneurs should apply to pitch by December 1.)
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 23, 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.
2020 NC TECH Outlook for Tech
January 24, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte Convention Center
In this annual event, the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) will present the trends and forecasts to shape the next year in technology.
Connect, Engage, Transform Conference
January 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @UNC Friday Center
This conference brings together stakeholders from UNC and North Carolina’s rural communities to encourage sustainable collaborations for the public good. The keynote speaker is Dorian Burton, assistant executive director for the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.
Marketing to the Federal Government: Capture Management
January 28, 10-11 a.m. @U.S. SBA North Carolina District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a free seminar (available both in person and via webinar) covering all the different ways to market your company to the federal government.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
January 28, 7-9 p.m. @Fox and Hound
Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 29, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
January 29, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
2020 NC STIR Briefing
January 30, 8:30-10 a.m. @Research Triangle Foundation
At this event, NC TECH will release its sixth annual State of Technology Industry Report and Tech Directory, capturing North Carolina’s tech sector and including a directory of all NC TECH members.
Skookum Volcano Tour
January 30, 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
January 30, 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.
Triangle Tech Net
January 31, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Application Deadline: ScaleUp WNC 2020 Program
January 31
This highly competitive program, presented by Mountain BizWorks, provides mentorship and technical assistance to 15 western North Carolina-area startups who are interested in establishing strategy and implementation for their growth.
Application Deadline: UNC KickStart Commercialization Grant Awards
January 31
From UNC’s Office of Technology Commercialization, this quarterly grant program offers non-dilutive funding—from $5,000 to $50,000—to assist UNC faculty-led startups in commercializing their products.
