RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines will occur in August. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, while many others remain virtual.

Building on WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking important events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in August 2022:

Application Deadline: NC Collaboratory Business-Academia Partnership Program

Aug. 1, 5 p.m.

The North Carolina Collaboratory seeks proposals for applied research and technology development projects aiming to monitor, assess and address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in North Carolina. Businesses partnered with an academic research group can request $300,000 to $3 million in funding.

Application Deadline: Leadership Raleigh Class 45 & 46

Aug. 1

Applications are open for Raleigh Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program, Leadership Raleigh. The program is geared toward professionals interested in public service, civic engagement, professional growth and developing their leadership potential.

CIO + IT Executive Roundtable

Aug. 2, 7:45-9 a.m.

In this session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Aug. 2, 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

Aug. 2, 7 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.

Pre-Launch: How to Start a Business

Aug. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)

Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center will guide new business owners through the process of researching a target market, establishing a business plan and a marketing strategy, determining local/state taxes and licenses, setting record-keeping systems and more.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 3, 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

Aug. 3, 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 RTP

Aug. 3, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 3, 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.

BioNetwork Virtual Career Fair

Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)

The North Carolina BioNetwork will host an online career fair for process technicians seeking jobs at biotechnology, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing companies.

Novo Nordisk Virtual Career Fair

Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)

Novo Nordisk, which has a large manufacturing facility in Clayton and continues to expand in the Triangle, will host a virtual career fair for local job seekers.

Pull-Up at Provident

Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. @Provident1898

This monthly event convenes Durham-based startup founders and small business owners to connect for networking and support.

Creating a Culture for Change & Gaining Buy-In

Aug. 4, 2-3 p.m. (online)

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center is hosting a webinar on the basics of change management, best practices and its application within some of the top fleets.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Aug. 5, 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.

On the Menu: Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs

Aug. 8, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (and online)

Frontier RTP’s next On the Menu workshop (held in a hybrid format) will cover the different types of trademarks and how and when to get them. Networking will follow.

ElectriCities 2022 Annual Conference

Aug. 8-10 @Harrah’s in Cherokee

ElectriCities’ annual conference is back this year, bringing three days of networking, panel discussions and educational content centered around the region’s public power sector.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Aug. 9, 5:15-7:30 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

Aug. 10, 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

Aug. 10, 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 RTP

Aug. 10, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 10, 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.

Ready, Set, Deploy: Ensuring Success for Software Startups

Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m. @RIoT Labs

This in-person lunch and learn led by Cornerstone will cover DevOps best practices, how to avoid unnecessary tool sprawl and technical debt, and more.

NC TECH Leadership Summit 2022

Aug. 10-11 @Pinehurst Resort

NC TECH’s annual Leadership Summit convenes senior tech and business leaders from across the state to network and discuss a variety of topics.

Pitch Practice To Investors

Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m. @Raleigh Founded

Raleigh Founded is hosting a pitch event where local entrepreneurs can test their investment pitches, ask questions and receive feedback from investors and veteran startup advisors.

Application Deadline: Venture Atlanta 2022

Aug. 12

Venture Atlanta’s annual conference is back in-person this year, convening the most promising tech companies and investment firms across the southeast and nation. Applications are live for the 2022 pitch event, open to startups across the southeast (including in North Carolina).

Venture Atlanta now accepting applications from NC startups for in-person 2022 conference

NC TECH CISO Executive Roundtable

Aug. 16, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 24, 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

Aug. 24, 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 RTP

Aug. 24, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 24, 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: NCBiotech’s Translational Research Grant

Aug. 24, 12 p.m.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for the next funding cycle are live.

Raleigh Founded Summer Happy Hour

Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m. @Raleigh Founded

Join Raleigh Founded members and business owners for light snacks and free beverages at this late-afternoon networking event.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo 2022

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 @Durham Convention Center

The 6th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo will bring together the market’s leading fleets and technology providers to discuss strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of fleet operations.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 31, 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

Aug. 31, 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 RTP

Aug. 31, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 31, 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.