November preview: Events & program deadlines across NC

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for November. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format.

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 November:

Application Deadline: CED’s GRO Incubator

Nov. 1

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is launching a 12-week incubator for local life science companies, offering weekly classes led by well-known speakers, one-on-one coaching and assignments to help them grow and scale. The program kicks off in January.

On the Menu: Data Storytelling

Nov. 2, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier, Building 800 (and online)

This hybrid event will help participants leverage data and ideas to strategize their short-term and long-term goals.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

Nov. 2, 6-7:30 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 on the first Tuesday of every month.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern

The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 3, 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

Nov. 3, 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.

Rise & Shine With Ted Abernathy

Nov. 3, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber is hosting an event featuring Ted Abernathy from Economic Leadership LLC, who will provide updates on Cary’s growth, economy and future prospects.

1 Million Cups RTP

Nov. 3, 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

Nov. 3, 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.

Marketing Outside the Box

Nov. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)

HUSTLE Winston-Salem’s weekly Marketing Outside the Box series offers innovative marketing strategies for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Learn how to attract and retain customers and increase your revenue.

NC TECH Awards Gala

Nov. 3, 5:30-9:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

NC TECH’s annual Tech Awards Gala program convenes the best of North Carolina’s tech sector to celebrate the innovation, growth and leadership that has taken place this year.

NC Master’s & Doctoral Virtual Career Fair

Nov. 4, 12-4 p.m. (online)

Duke University, NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro and Wake Forest University will convene hundreds of advanced degree alumni, candidates and postdocs to meet with companies looking for new talent.

Carolina Startup Connect 2021

Nov. 4, 4 p.m. @Polk Place, UNC-Chapel Hill

This two-part event will connect startups with UNC Chapel Hill and Central Carolina Community College students who are interested in internships and other career opportunities with local companies.

Triangle Global Health Virtual Annual Conference

Nov. 4

The Triangle Global Health Consortium is hosting its annual conference virtually this year, centering around the theme “Reframing Global Health in a Changing World.” The event will touch on innovative and adaptive approaches to tackling inequities and challenges, lessons learned in the pandemic, preparation and prevention strategies, and more topics.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Nov. 5, 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.

Legal Design Derby Solutions Showcase

Nov. 5, 3 p.m. (online)

Duke University’s Center on Law and Technology is hosting a virtual event where teams of law students will share their prototypes addressing ways to advance the legal system’s resilience in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA 2022 Fellows Programs

Nov. 5

NC IDEA is looking for competitive candidates to apply to its Summer Graduate Fellowship and Startup Analyst Fellowship. In these programs, graduate students will engage directly with startups and entrepreneurs.

RIoT Wilson Pre-Accelerator Program

Nov. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Gig East Exchange

RIoT is launching a new, six-week business coaching resource for small business owners, startup founders and prospective entrepreneurs in the Wilson community. Running from Nov. 8 to Dec. 13, the event will include three 90-minute workshops and three one-hour advising sessions.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Nov. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

MCNC Community Day

Nov. 9 @Durham Convention Center

MCNC is celebrating its 41st anniversary with a hybrid event covering broadband, cybersecurity, and other vital initiatives affecting the community. More TechWire coverage here.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 10, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Nov. 10, 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

Nov. 10, 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

Nov. 10, 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.

Marketing Outside the Box

Nov. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)

Carolina Startup Connect 2021

Nov. 10, 4 p.m. @Polk Place, UNC-Chapel Hill

This two-part event will connect startups with UNC Chapel Hill and Central Carolina Community College students who are interested in internships and other career opportunities with local companies.

PCB Carolina Electronics Trade Show

Nov. 10 @McKimmon Center

This free electronics trade show will feature 16 technical sessions, a keynote address, a vendor exhibition with over 70 companies participating, food throughout the day, and more for people involved in any stage of electronics development.

Women > A Force in Business: Raleigh

Nov. 16 @Raleigh Convention Center (virtual option)

NC Chamber will convene professional women and their advocates to explore timely topics around leadership development, advocacy, mentorship, personal wellness and more.

Venture135

Nov. 16-17 @AvidXchange Silver Hammer Studios (and online)

This year’s Venture135 conference will convene venture capitalists, angel investors, growth funds and startups for a two-day event focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship across fintech, insurtech, healthtech and cleantech.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 17, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Nov. 17, 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

Nov. 17, 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

Nov. 17, 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.

Marketing Outside the Box

Nov. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)

8th Annual Women In Bio With HBA Joint Networking Event

Nov. 17 (online)

Save the date for this networking event. More details to come.

Internet Summit 2021

Nov. 18-19 in Raleigh

Internet Summit is back in Raleigh this year. Attendees will participate in in-person workshops and sessions covering emerging marketing trends and actionable strategies.

First Flight & Innovation: Celebrating the First 30 Years

Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

First Flight Venture Center is hosting a luncheon in Cary to celebrate its 30th anniversary of supporting the local life science innovation ecosystem.

RIoT Wilson Pre-Accelerator Program

Nov. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Gig East Exchange

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Nov. 24, 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

Nov. 24, 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

Nov. 24, 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.