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Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in March. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
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 April. 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 submit an event, feel free to send me an email.
BLKTECHCLT Tech Talk
March 17, 6-8 p.m. (virtual)
Join BLKTECHCLT and local tech recruiters and managers for a webinar-based conversation about tech jobs in Charlotte.
New Ventures Startup Accelerator Webinar
March 18, 12-1 p.m.
Ahead of the March 31 application deadline, the New Ventures Accelerator will host a webinar about the program, its structure and what participants can expect. A Q&A will follow.
Packard Place Public House
March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (virtual)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
CFH March Meetup: Driving Innovation Within Your Firm
March 19, 4-5 p.m. @CapTech
This month’s Carolina Fintech Hub meetup features a talk from CapTech CTO Vinnie Schoenfelder on “Driving Innovation within Your Firm.”
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
March 19, 5-8 p.m. (Online)
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.
Ethical Tech: The Next Wave in Social Activism
March 24, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Startup Grind Winston-Salem is hosting a talk with Dualboot Partners Co-Founder Todd Buelow on the societal impact of technology.
Application Deadline: CSBDF Innovator’s Journey Program
March 24
Presented by the Carolina Small Business Development Fund, the Innovator’s Journey Program helps business owners to gain access to capital and contract opportunities to grow their companies. Applications for the Johnson C. Smith University location close on March 24.
Winston Starts SPARK Series: Louis Foreman
March 25, 12-1:30 p.m. @Winston Starts
At its next SPARK Series event, Winston Starts will host Louis Foreman, founder and CEO of Enventys, for a talk on his career path and lessons learned along the way.
Greensboro Tech Summit
March 25 @Marriott Greensboro Downtown
This year’s Greensboro Tech Summit will provide the latest IT trends and knowledge needed for organizations to make smart tech decisions.
Application Deadline: CSBDF Innovator’s Journey Program
March 25
Presented by the Carolina Small Business Development Fund, the Innovator’s Journey Program helps business owners to gain access to capital and contract opportunities to grow their companies. Applications for the Livingstone College location close on March 25.
NC IDEA LABS Info Session (Webinar)
March 26, 2-3 p.m.
NC IDEA LABS is a four-week customer discovery program that helps idea-stage entrepreneurs take their first steps toward building a successful startup. The next cohort will run from May 26 to June 19, and applications are due on April 15. Attend this webinar to learn more about the program and how to write a competitive application.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
March 26, 5-8 p.m. (Online)
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.
SEED20 OnStage
March 31, 5:30-10 p.m. (livestreamed)
Social Venture Partners’ annual SEED20 program features innovative ideas that are designed to tackle the most pressing social challenges in the region. Up to 10 finalists will compete for cash prizes and present their pitches to a live audience and panel of judges.
Application Deadline: 2020 New Ventures Accelerator
March 31
New Ventures is currently accepting applicants for its latest accelerator cohort. Companies accepted into the three-month program receive a residency at Flywheel Coworking, acceptance into Winston Starts’ Explore Program, mentorship, and access to top investors in the Triad and beyond. The accelerator culminates in a competition where an average of $50,000 in funding is awarded per startup.
