August headliners, part II: Statewide preview update for events & deadlines

Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of August. 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 here.

Raleigh Chamber Annual Leadership Conference

Aug. 23-24 @Pinehurst Resort

Meeting in Pinehurst this year, Raleigh Chamber’s 2022 Leadership Conference will bring together local business and community leaders to discuss trends, policy issues, employee development, company culture and more.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 24, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and 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.

synerG Grow Group

Aug. 24, 8:45-10 a.m. @Action Greensboro

Held on Wednesdays, this networking event provides an opportunity for young professionals in Greensboro to build a network of peers and share their businesses.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Aug. 24, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 24, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and 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.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants (Fall 2022)

Aug. 29, 5 p.m.

NC IDEA is offering two grant opportunities for startups this season: MICRO provides $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs looking to validate and advance their ideas. SEED offers $50,000 grants to early-stage companies with a proven concept, allowing them to scale faster, gain customers and attract more investments.

NC IDEA opens fall 2022 cycle for MICRO and SEED grant programs with info sessions across NC

Asheville Pitch Party

Aug. 30, 5 p.m. @Hatchworks

This open mic-style event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to share short pitches with an audience of peers in the Asheville area.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 31, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)

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.

synerG Grow Group

Aug. 31, 8:45-10 a.m. @Action Greensboro

Held on Wednesdays, this networking event provides an opportunity for young professionals in Greensboro to build a network of peers and share their businesses.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 31, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.