RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.
Following is a list of January events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events.
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Application Deadline: Venture Connect 2022 Summit Pitches
Jan. 17
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is accepting applications from companies that want to pitch their products and services at its upcoming Venture Connect 2022 Summit, held in person on April 4. More TechWire coverage here.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
Jan. 18, 3-4 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies interested in doing business with the state government.
Application Deadline: 2022 UNC Innovation Pilot Awards
Jan. 18
This annual program offers internal pilot funding to UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine investigators and research teams for health care innovations. As many as four awards of up to $50,000 each will be revealed this March.
1 Million Cups RTP
Jan. 19, 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.
Lunch & Learn: Powering the Edge
Jan. 19, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will focus on Nichicon’s small lithium-ion rechargeable battery, covering how it works and potential applications.
Ellevate NC Triangle Mix & Mingle: Welcome Back Party
Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. @Fount Coffee + Kitchen
Ellevate NC Triangle will convene professional women in the Triangle for an evening of drinks, food and networking.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Raleigh Chamber’s next Professional Women’s Luncheon will include a session from The Diversity Movement on how to better identify and understand unconscious bias.
Cary Chamber Business of Women
Jan. 20, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature WRAL journalist Sloane Heffernan, who will discuss her career and what she’s learned of the importance of storytelling in business.
Raleigh Founded’s 2021 Year in Review
Jan. 20, 4-6 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway
Raleigh Founded is hosting an event to celebrate its impact, unveil its latest Innovators Guide and discuss the major milestones of 2021.
RTP180: Real Estate
Jan. 20, 5-7:15 p.m. @The Frontier
RTP180’s next event will feature a panel of local experts in the real estate industry discussing affordable housing, real estate technology and more.
Black Business Momentum: How to Communicate Online in Your Brand Voice
Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This webinar, hosted by the Wake Tech Small Business Center, will show business owners how to shift their approach to communicating with clients virtually.
On the Menu: 5 Stories Every Brand Must Tell
Jan. 21, 12-1 p.m. @Frontier RTP (Building 800)
This workshop will cover the five stories every brand must tell to craft a compelling narrative and capture an audience.
Wake Tech Barber & Cosmetology Business Summit
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Wake Tech will convene entrepreneurs, hair professionals and industry leaders for a half-day event centered around the barber and cosmetology business. Topics to be covered include practical marketing tips, using technology for training and development, social media strategies, branding, natural hair and more.
Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours
Jan. 24, 4:30-6 p.m.
Join Raleigh Chamber’s Business After Hours event to make new connections, network and learn about a local business.
2022 State of Cary
Jan. 26, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber is hosting Mayor Weinbrecht for a recap of 2021 events in the Town of Cary, and what the next year holds.
1 Million Cups RTP
Jan. 26, 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.
NC Chamber Workforce Webinar
Jan. 26, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
NC Chamber is hosting a free webinar with State Superintendent Catherine Truitt on advancing alignment between employers and educators so that students are prepared for success post-high school.
Lunch & Learn: Securing IoT Devices & Data with Removable Storage
Jan. 26, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover the security challenges facing IoT devices and how Swissbit security devices can help address threats.
NC Chamber Environmental Compliance Conference
Jan. 27, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
This virtual conference will feature state officials and industry experts discussing the latest regulatory issues and policy decisions impacting air, water, waste and natural resources.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
Jan. 27, 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.
TriWiSTEM 2022 Kickoff Event
Jan. 27, 4-5 p.m. @NCBiotech Center (and online)
This event will serve as the kick-off for Triangle Women in STEM’s 2022 programming. (In-person and virtual registration options are available.)
NC State Make-A-Thon
Jan. 27-30
At NC State’s Make-A-Thon, student teams will be tasked with creating the best solution to a sustainability challenge. Then, they’ll pitch their ideas to local judges for a chance to win $500 to $2,000 in prize money. The registration deadline is Jan. 16.
ComSciCon Triangle 2022
Jan. 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (online)
During this two-day virtual conference, attendees can enhance their science communication skills, network with fellow graduate students, learn from expert writers and professional science communicators, and produce original writing for publication.
Application Deadline: UNC KickStart Commercialization Grant Awards
Jan. 31
This program offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to assist early-stage startups in commercializing their products. Applications are live for the spring 2022 funding cycle.
