Plenty of technology and life science events as well as important deadlines will occur in December. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, and many remain virtual or conducted online.
Thanks to WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking the important events happening across North Carolina and the upcoming deadlines, here’s a look at what’s to come in December 2021:
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 1, 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
Dec. 1, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 1, 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.
1 Million Cups RTP
Dec. 1, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Marketing Outside the Box
Dec. 1, 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.
Energy Harvesting: Eliminating Batteries in Low Power/IoT Products
Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m. (online)
Joe Ward, director of sales and business development at e-peas, will lead a webinar on how ambient energy sources can power sensors and edge devices without the need for batteries.
2021 NC TECH CXO Online Auction
Dec. 1-3 (online)
The winning bidder of this online auction gets the opportunity to have a one-on-one meeting with a tech CIO, CISO or CEO. The auction supports NC TECH’s statewide programs, including the Founder’s Scholarship for young women seeking engineering and/or technology-related degrees at higher education institutions.
How to Win SBIR/STTR Grants Educational Seminar
Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
Led by Eva Garland Consulting, this virtual seminar will show business owners how to create winning SBIR/STTR grant proposals.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Dec. 3, 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.
Application Deadline: Raleigh Chamber Emerging Leaders Program
Dec. 5
Raleigh Chamber’s Emerging Leaders program connects up to 25 selected participants to the area’s most successful executives in a team-based mentoring environment.
RIoT Wilson Pre-Accelerator Program
Dec. 6, 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.
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/11/01/november-headliners-part-i-55-events-and-deadlines-coming-up-in-the-triangle-this-month/
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
Dec. 7, 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.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
Dec. 7, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 8, 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 Robeson County
Dec. 8, 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 Charlotte
Dec. 8, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 8, 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.
1 Million Cups RTP
Dec. 8, 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.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant (Cycle 2)
Dec. 8, 12 p.m.
For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative high-potential life science technology ideas. Up to $20,000 may be requested.
Marketing Outside the Box
Dec. 8, 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.
2021 Cleantech Innovation Awards
Dec. 8, 4-6 p.m. @Market Hall, Raleigh
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s annual Cleantech Innovation Awards honors the year’s best cleantech innovations from across North Carolina.
Cape Fear Women’s Summit 2021
Dec. 9, 5:30-8 p.m. (online)
Wilmington-area women’s networking groups are teaming up to host their second annual Cape Fear Women’s Summit, a virtual event for local professionals, senior executives, startup founders, entrepreneurs and engineers.
Connected Communities Conference
Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
This conference will convene city, industry, business and academic leaders to share ideas on making the Triangle region a smarter and more connected community.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
Dec. 14, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 15, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 15, 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.
1 Million Cups RTP
Dec. 15, 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.
Marketing Outside the Box
Dec. 15, 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.
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/11/01/looking-for-a-tech-meetup-in-triangle-heres-extensive-list/
On the Menu: Productivity
Dec. 17, 12-1 p.m. @Frontier RTP (Building 800)
This mini coaching session, led by work/life flow coach Lori Bruhns, will show attendees how to prioritize tasks, use time management tools and create effective time-saving systems.
Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program Winter 2022 Cohort in Wilson
Dec. 17
Applications are open for the winter 2022 cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program, which runs from Feb. 16 to May 5 in Wilson. The 12-week program connects startups to a network of IoT companies and assists with business development.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 22, 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
Dec. 22, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 22, 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.
1 Million Cups RTP
Dec. 22, 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.
Marketing Outside the Box
Dec. 22, 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.
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/11/01/november-headliners-part-ii-previewing-40-upcoming-events-program-deadlines-across-north-carolina/
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 29, 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
Dec. 29, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 29, 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.
1 Million Cups RTP
Dec. 29, 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.
Marketing Outside the Box
Dec. 29, 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.
Application Deadline: CCE Kinetic Boot Camp (Spring 2022)
Dec. 31
Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy is accepting applications for its spring 2022 Kinetic Creative Bootcamp, a four-week business development program for creatives.
