RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines will occur in April. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, while many others remain virtual.
Thanks to WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking important events and deadlines happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in April 2022:
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
April 1, 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.
Raleigh Founded Spring Startup Market
April 1, 6-9 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Warehouse
For its Spring Startup Market, Raleigh Founded will feature local startups, pop-up shops and vendors offering unique items, food, wine and beer.
Outdoor Economy Conference
April 4-7 @Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center
The annual Outdoor Economy Conference convenes CEOs, business leaders, federal agencies, local officials, parks, economic development groups and land managers to network and discuss relevant topics in the outdoor industry.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
April 5, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
RevTech Labs Class 16 Welcome Party
April 5, 4:30-6 p.m. @EY Wavspace
This event will kick off the 16th cohort of the 14-week QC Fintech and Insurtech accelerator program. Sponsors, mentors and friends of RevTech Labs are welcome to attend and network with the participating companies.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
April 5, 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
April 5, 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
April 6, 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
April 6, 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
April 6, 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
April 6, 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.
Charlotte Small Business Expo
April 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Charlotte Convention Center
This in-person small business expo will convene Charlotte-area business owners and entrepreneurs for a full day of networking.
Venture Connect 2022
April 6-7 @CISCO Systems Campus
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s annual Venture Connect conference is returning in-person this year with a program centered around tech, life sciences, agtech and food innovation. The two-day event will feature company pitches, panel discussions, investor pitches and plenty of networking. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition
April 8
The Launch Place, a startup fund based in Virginia but serving local startups through its RTP office, will host its seventh annual IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition on April 28. Applications are live for companies interested in pitching at this year’s event. Awards totaling $10,000 will be divided among the top three competitors.
Western North Carolina Black Business Expo
April 8-10 @Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville
The WNC Minority Business Association will host its inaugural WNC Black Business Expo, a three-day networking and educational event focusing on minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The event will feature networking, a trade show, guest speakers, workshops, panels and more sessions centered around the theme “Inspiring and Motivating the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.”
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
April 12, 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
April 13, 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
April 13, 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
April 13, 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
April 13, 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
April 13, 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.
On the Menu: Burnout & Exhaustion Prevention
April 13, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (and online)
This workshop will provide professionals and industry leaders with tips on how to control their workday and make room to focus on priorities.
VentureSouth Triangle Member Meeting
April 13, 12-2 p.m.
VentureSouth’s Triangle chapter will meet to hear company pitches, review open rounds, report on due diligence and network with other investors and entrepreneurs.
Launch Greensboro’s Capital Connects Pitch Competition
April 13 @transform GSO
Launch Greensboro’s Capital Connects pitch competition provides companies raising seed and Series A rounds the opportunity to win $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, and connect with regional investors and community members.
BPD Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium & Vendor Show
April 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
This full-day event will feature networking, presentations and an exhibition of the latest technological equipment, tools and services in the cell and gene therapy market.
Application Deadline: PopBox Residency at Boxyard RTP
April 15
Applications are live for Boxyard RTP’s 2022-2023 PopBox residency, in which three local business owners will be selected to use the 320-square-foot space for four months.
Application Deadline: Opportunity Appalachia WNC
April 15
Mountain BizWorks will host the North Carolina launch of Opportunity Appalachia, a five-state program that’s investing in rural and downtown development and redevelopment projects. Selected communities will receive $30,000 to $75,000 in technical assistance to support their proposed development projects.
NC State eGames Award Ceremony
April 18, 5:30-7 p.m. @Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Union
Join NC State Entrepreneurship’s latest annual eGames competition to hear from the top entrepreneurs at NC State and learn more about their solutions. Networking will follow the presentations.
Life Sciences Economic Development Summit 2022
April 19, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @21c Museum Hotel
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s upcoming Life Sciences Economic Development Summit will focus on the state’s thriving life sciences sector and opportunities to grow the industry in 2022 and beyond.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
April 19, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce, Wells Fargo Capitol Center
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies interested in doing business with the state government.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
April 19, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 20, 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
April 20, 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
April 20, 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
April 20, 5, 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.
First Flight Venture Center SBIR/STTR Boot Camp Workshop
April 20-21
In this two-day event, the companies participating in First Flight Venture Center’s 2021/22 FAST Cohort program will hear industry experts discussing the process of preparing a competitive SBIR/STTR grant.
BioNetwork Virtual Career Fair
April 21, 3-6 p.m. (online)
North Carolina BioNetwork will host an online career fair for job seekers in the life science field. Participating employers include Biogen, Grifols, GSK, Merck, Seqirus, Thermo Fisher Scientific and others.
2022 State Energy Conference
April 26-27 @McKimmon Center
The State Energy Conference is back in-person this year, featuring networking opportunities, sessions on best practices, successful case studies, panel discussions and more.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
April 26, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 27, 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
April 27, 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
April 27, 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
April 27, 5, 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.
IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition
April 28, 1 p.m. @Cottontail Weddings & Events (in Virginia)
The Launch Place, a startup fund based in Virginia but serving local startups through its RTP office, is hosting its seventh annual IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition. Awards totaling $10,000 will be divided among the top three competitors, and winners will also be eligible to receive 25 hours of free business consulting from The Launch Place. The event is free and open to the public.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
April 28, 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.
NC Chamber Transportation & Infrastructure Summit
April 28 @McKimmon Center (and online)
Geared towards business, transportation and infrastructure leaders in North Carolina, this in-person conference (with a virtual option) will focus on what the state’s transportation and infrastructure networks will look like in the coming years.
