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 February 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: Duke’s Entrepreneurial Summer Project Awards
Feb. 14
Duke University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Nicholas School of the Environment will provide summer project funding to support students working on multidisciplinary entrepreneurial projects.
CISO + IT Security Roundtable
Feb. 15, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.
SBIR/STTR: Overview of the $3B+ R&D Funding Mechanism for Small Businesses
Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Join the SBTDC’s online workshop for a detailed overview of the SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding programs for small businesses and startups.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap
Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand.
NC Chamber Energy Summit
Feb. 15 @Sheraton Imperial Hotel
NC Chamber’s annual Energy Summit explores key industry trends, challenges and emerging innovations impacting the state’s energy strategy and business climate.
1 Million Cups RTP
Feb. 16, 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.
Critical Challenges in Achieving Full Conformity for IoT Devices
Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover common challenges IoT device startups struggle with during the compliance process.
12th Annual RTI Innovation Showcase
Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m.
In this event, RTI International staff members, colleagues and guests will discuss the global climate crisis and sustainability before concluding with a pre-recorded awards ceremony.
Scaling & Exiting a Growing Enterprise with Nearpod’s Emiliano Abramzon
Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m. (online)
UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center is hosting a virtual talk with Kenan Flagler Business School MBA alumnus Emiliano Abramzon, co-founder of Nearpod, about his experience as an entrepreneur.
Ellevate NC Triangle Mix & Mingle
Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. @Designed for Joy
Ellevate NC Triangle will host an evening of drinks, shopping and networking at artisan boutique Designed for Joy.
Carolina Career Exploration & Experience Days
Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. (online)
UNC Chapel Hill Career Services is hosting a two-part event where student job seekers can connect virtually with recruiters. The Feb. 16 session targets STEM majors, while the Feb. 17 event applies to all majors.
Raleigh Chamber Community Success Forum
Feb. 17, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (online)
In this virtual event, regional leaders and local professionals will engage in collaborative discussions around race equity strategies.
BPD BioGrow Training & Education Symposium
Feb. 17, 12:30-5 p.m. @NCBiotech
This in-person event will convene students and representatives from local training programs to discuss the many educational opportunities offered within North Carolina’s biologics and biopharma manufacturing sector.
Carolina Career Exploration & Experience Days
Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m. (online)
UNC Chapel Hill Career Services is hosting a two-part event where student job seekers can connect virtually with recruiters. The Feb. 16 session targets STEM majors, while the Feb. 17 event applies to all majors.
RTP180: Medicine
Feb. 17, 5-7:15 p.m. @Frontier RTP – Building 800
RTP180’s next monthly panel discussion will feature professionals working in a range of fields in medicine, from nutrition to pharmacy to music therapy.
Duke StartupConnect Networking Fair
Feb. 17, 7 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, Duke University students will connect with founders and representatives from local startups to learn more about what it’s like to work at these companies as an employee or intern.
Application Deadline: NC State eGames Startup Competition
Feb. 20
Applications are live for this year’s eGames, an annual pitch competition serving NC State student-led ventures. The program divides student pitches into a “think” category (idea-stage ventures) and a “do” category (startups that already have a product and customers). Every year, eGames grants about $100,000 to the winning companies.
Raleigh Chamber Networking 101
Feb. 22, 9-10 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber is hosting a virtual event to help local professionals build their networking skills with advice from local experts.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap
Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand.
ElectriCities Connections Summit 2022
Feb. 22-24 @Embassy Suites, Cary
This conference will feature presentations, breakout sessions and topical tracks covering the functional areas of management, operations, IT, finance, customer service, workforce development and more trends shaping the future of the power industry.
6th Microbiome Movement: AgBioTech Summit 2022
Feb. 22-24 @Hilton Durham
This three-day conference will feature case-studies, discussion and debates packed with microbiome insights from key industry and academic leaders.
1 Million Cups RTP
Feb. 23, 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.
Intro to Agile with Trello
Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover the Agile-Scrum approach and ways to track progress with Trello, a work management tool.
EnergyTech University Prize Explore Event
Feb. 23, 3-6 p.m. (online)
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is serving as the regional convener for the Department of Energy’s new EnergyTech University Prize competition, challenging multidisciplinary student teams to identify a promising energy technology, assess its market potential and create a business plan. Students will compete for over $250,000 in cash prizes.
Startup Job & Resource Fair
Feb. 23, 4-6 p.m. @NC State Entrepreneurship Garage
NC State Entrepreneurship and Raleigh Founded are co-hosting a job and resource fair for students interested in joining a startup team or starting their own venture.
Ag Tech Professional Forum
Feb. 23, 4-7 p.m. @NCBiotech Center
This month’s Ag Tech Professional Forum will center around the theme “Nematodes, What A Pest.” Join to hear insights from research, the farm, industry and more.
Raleigh Chamber Courageous Conversation
Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next Courageous Conversation event will feature Adjoa B. Asamoah, the co-creator of The CROWN Act.
Race Realities Workshop
Feb. 24, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
American Underground is hosting a workshop covering race, racism and culture concepts in the U.S. The session will be led by entrepreneur, speaker and UNC Chapel Hill professor Deborah Stroman.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
Feb. 24, 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.
Raleigh Chamber Black Business Momentum
Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next Black Business Momentum workshop will show participants how to price their products and services.
Application Deadline: NC BIONEER Venture Challenge 2022
Feb. 25
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s new NC BIONEER Venture Challenge program will offer mentoring, networking opportunities, educational events, targeted assistance, monetary awards and more benefits for life science startups in North Carolina.
Duke Cyber Pitch Competition
Feb. 26, 12-5 p.m. @The Bullpen
As part of its Cyber Policy Program, Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy hosts a Cyber Pitch Competition for students with business ideas in the fields of cybersecurity, data protection, privacy and online safety. Selected individuals or teams will pitch their venture to investment experts for a chance to win $25,000 and other prizes. Winners will also receive a grant from Paladin Capital, an investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grants (Spring 2022)
Feb. 28
The NC IDEA Foundation is offering two grant opportunities for startups this season: NC IDEA MICRO provides $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs looking to validate and advance their ideas. NC IDEA SEED provides $50,000 grants to early-stage companies with a proven concept, allowing them to scale faster, gain customers and attract more investments.
