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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Venture Connect is a live, in-person experience that is designed to maximize the visibility of growing companies and help entrepreneurs build relationships with people (investors, peers, customers, and/or partners) who can help them scale. This year’s summit will include sessions featuring emerging companies, networking and partnering opportunities, investor engagements, and more! Stay tuned for ways to help us design this event as we move into the new year.

Featured companies at Venture Connect will present on stage in front of investors, corporate partners, ecosystem resources, and potential talent.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

  • Early-stage or scaling companies in the Technology, Food Innovation, Consumer Goods, and Life Science sectors.
  • Life Science Focus: Bio Pharma, Digital Health, Immunology, Medical Devices, Therapeutics, *and more!
  • Technology: Big Data, E-Commerce, Gaming, Marketing Tech, Robotics, *and more!
  • Food Innovation & Consumer Goods: Agtech, Cannabinoid, Health Consumer, Plant Science, Waste & Recycling,

and more.

(More focus areas are listed on the application)

Applications are due by January 17, 2022.

Each application is reviewed in detail and companies will be notified of the status of their applications no later than February 7th. CED will  make rolling announcements of featured companies in February, as confirmations are received.