RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of June.
Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.
If you’d like to submit an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out to me here.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
June 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
June 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
June 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.
Triad BioNight 2022
June 23, 6-9 p.m. @Qubein Arena and Conference Center
This event will present awards to various biotechnology leaders in the Piedmont Triad region. It will also reveal the winner of the BIONEER Venture Challenge competition. More TechWire coverage here.
Hendersonville Pitch Party
June 28, 5 p.m. @Southern Appalachian Brewery
This open mic-style event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to share short pitches with an audience of peers. The best and most creative pitches will win prizes.
Electrification 2022
June 28-30 @Charlotte Convention Center
Hosted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), this annual conference brings together thought leaders and innovators to discuss topics pertinent to the electrification space. This year’s event will focus on how to work together to meet deep decarbonization targets through a customer-focused clean energy transition.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
June 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
June 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
June 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.
Application Deadline: One NC Small Business Program Grants
June 30
The latest round of One North Carolina Small Business Program grants will provide $5 million to emerging technology companies across the state, working in conjunction with the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
Application Deadline: RevTech Labs Accelerator (Fall 2022)
June 30
Applications are live for RevTech Labs’ 14-week accelerator for post-revenue fintech and insurtech startups. Participants get access to a network of mentors, venture partners, and leading financial services and insurance firms. Though RevTech Labs is based in Charlotte, it seeks startups from across the U.S. and Canada for its 17th cohort.
