Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for January.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of:
Also, check out our list of over 150 meetups in the Triangle.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s ongoing initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in January 2021:
Triangle Tech Net
January 1, 11:30 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
January 1, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Application Deadline: RevTech Labs Class 14
January 2
Encompassing QC Fintech and RevTech Labs Insurtech, RevTech Labs is a 12-week accelerator for fintech and insurtech founders. The cohort gets access to a mentor network, capital infusion, info sessions with experts, and other opportunities.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
January 3, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
January 5, 5:30-8:30 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 every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Duke MEDx Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
January 5, 7-10 p.m. (online)
Duke MEDx’s free Entrepreneurship Workshop Series features interactive talks from local experts. Events will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom.
Cary Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast
January 6, 7:30-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club & online
This year’s Cary Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast event will feature a discussion with NC State University economist Michael Walden, who will share his annual economic forecast update.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 6, 7:30-9 a.m. (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
January 6, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups RTP
January 6, 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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
January 6, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Cloud Adoption Strategies Webinar
January 6, 12-12:45 p.m. (online)
This webinar will cover strategies to help senior-level executives lead cloud adoption in their industries.
Packard Place Public House
January 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
NC Chamber Economic Forecast Forum
January, 7, 9-11:30 a.m. (online)
The NC Chamber and the NC Bankers Association are hosting the 19th Annual Economic Forecast Forum, bringing together influential leaders and stakeholders to discuss how North Carolina can become a leader in job retention, job creation and quality of life.
On the Menu: Creative Wellness
January 7, 12-1 p.m. (online)
FrontierRTP’s next On the Menu webinar will cover the world of creative practice for wellness. The session will feature research and insights on the benefits of creative wellness, and how to apply it.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
January 8, 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.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
January 8, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
January 10, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Application Deadline: Duke Student Founder Program (Spring 2021)
January 10
Open to all Duke students, this program provides experiential education, mentoring, a peer network, resources and small prototyping grants to individuals who are interested in creating a product or service, testing a pilot, and someday launching their own startup.
Launch 2021
January 12, 9-11:30 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s Launch 2021 program will forecast upcoming trends in the economy, commercial real estate, economic development, hiring and talent.
Idea to Market: Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshops
January 12, 12-2 p.m. (online)
Duke University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative and First Flight Venture Center are hosting three seminars this month covering early-stage ideation, opportunity identification, and go-to-market strategies.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
January 12, 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join for food, drinks and networking with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 13, 7:30-9 a.m. (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
January 13, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Robeson County
January 13, 8-9 a.m. @Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC Pembroke
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 RTP
January 13, 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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
January 13, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
January 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Cyber Security Network: Where Are Your Risk Factors in Today’s Environment?
January 14, 9 a.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual panel discussion with tech and cybersecurity leaders sharing how companies and organizations can safeguard their networks and data, while also managing remote devices.
Triangle Tech Net
January 15, 11:30 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
January 15, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Application Deadline: Accelerate 2021
January 15
Forsyth Tech Community College’s Small Business Center is kicking off a new business accelerator program on Feb. 1. Accelerate 2021 includes multiple mentoring sessions focused on areas such as cash flow projections, business and marketing plans, and customer transactions.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
January 17, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Talent Network: Not All Digital Transformations Are Created Equal
January 19, 9 a.m. (online)
NC TECH’s next Talent Network event will cover digital transformation strategies for businesses in 2020 and 2021.
Spacewalk 2021
January 19, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
All Things Open’s second annual Spacewalk event returns in 2021 to feature a preview of ATO’s upcoming calendar, new initiatives and projects.
Idea to Market: Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshops
January 19, 12-2 p.m. (online)
Duke University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative and First Flight Venture Center are hosting three seminars this month covering early-stage ideation, opportunity identification, and go-to-market strategies.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
January 19, 3-4 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies that are interested in doing business with state government.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
January 19, 5:30-8:30 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 every two weeks on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 20, 7:30-9 a.m. (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
January 20, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups RTP
January 20, 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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
January 20, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
January 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Apparo CIO Insights Forum Series
January 20, 5 p.m. (online)
From September 2020 to May 2021, Apparo will host a series of five forums featuring tech leaders discussing trending topics, business challenges and best practices for CIOs and other IT professionals.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
January 22, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
January 24, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Barber & Cosmetology Business Summit
January 25 (online)
This free virtual summit aims to inform barbers, natural hair practitioners and cosmetologists of the information, best practices and resources they can use to create a sustainable business in their profession.
Idea to Market: Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshops
January 26, 12-2 p.m. (online)
Duke University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative and First Flight Venture Center are hosting three seminars this month covering early-stage ideation, opportunity identification, and go-to-market strategies.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
January 26, 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.
Duke MEDx Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
January 26, 7-10 p.m. (online)
Duke MEDx’s free Entrepreneurship Workshop Series features interactive talks from local experts. Events will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom.
Cary Chamber Breakfast with the Mayor
January 27, 7:30-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club & online
Cary Chamber is hosting a breakfast event with Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, who will recap the last year’s happenings and preview what’s to come in 2021.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 27, 7:30-9 a.m. (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
January 27, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
2021 Outlook for Tech
January 27, 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s 2021 Outlook for Tech event will center around the theme: “So…What’s Next?” The program will include executive briefing presentations, the release of the NC STIR 2021 report, tech talks, CIO panel discussions and a preview of NC TECH’s next year or programming.
1 Million Cups RTP
January 27, 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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
January 27, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
January 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
On the Menu: Transitioning to a Career in IT
January 28, 12-1 p.m. (online)
RTP’s On the Menu series returns virtually this month to cover the necessary steps to transition to a new career in IT.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session
January 28, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
Triangle Tech Net
January 29, 11:30 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
January 29, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Application Deadline: Pitch – A Competition for Black Student-Founders
January 29
Duke University and North Carolina Central University invite student entrepreneurs and recent alumni to showcase their businesses at pitch: A competition for Black student-founders. Participating entrepreneurs will present their startups and receive expert feedback from investors. Prize money will be awarded.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
January 31, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Application Deadline: 2021 FAST Cohort
January 31
In First Flight Venture Center’s FAST program, 35 live science companies will be chosen to participate in a grant readiness evaluation boot camp in April and receive coaching from Eva Garland Consulting as they develop a competitive SBIR/STTR Phase 1 application.
Application Deadline: Map the System Competition
January 31
Map the System is a pitch competition for social innovations focused on solving complex problems. Teams from UNC will compete for a cash prize of $500, funded by Innovate Carolina’s Dreamers-Who-Do Fund. Finalists will then take part in the global Map the System Challenge.