RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina in October. 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 October 2022:
Application Deadline: 1789 Student Venture Fund
Oct. 1
The 1789 Student Venture Fund provides UNC students with seed funding to explore, test and launch their commercial startups or social ventures. Applications for the latest round of funding are open now.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition 2022
Oct. 3
The Launch Place’s annual Big Launch Challenge event is returning this fall, offering an opportunity for 10 promising startups to compete for $15,000 in prize money. The 2022 Big Launch Challenge will be held on Nov. 17 in RTP.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
Oct. 4, 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
Oct. 4, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 5, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
Oct. 5, 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 Asheville
Oct. 5, 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
Oct. 5, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
Oct. 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.
NC TECH Virtual Job Expo
Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Job Expo allows job seekers and employers to connect live via chat and video. Employers will host virtual booths describing employee benefits/perks, job vacancies and more. While the event mainly focuses on candidates seeking tech-related jobs and internships, many employers have openings in non-technical roles.
AgTech Investor Symposium
Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel
The AgTech Investor Symposium will feature a full day of discussions covering the growing opportunities for agtech deals and investments.
On the Menu: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Oct. 6, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier
This hybrid workshop will focus on emotional intelligence and leadership, covering its benefits and approaches to managing stress, burnout and other critical challenges, and more.
2022 NC Global Health Conference
Oct. 6 @McKimmon Center at NC State
This conference, hosted by the NC Global Health Alliance, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, students and researchers to discuss the global impact of North Carolina’s health organizations.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Oct. 7, 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’s 10-Year Anniversary Party
Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. @Raleigh Founded
Join Raleigh Founded for an evening celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving the Triangle’s startup and tech communities.
Venture Asheville’s Corporate Entrepreneurship Series
Oct. 11, 8:15-11 a.m.
Venture Asheville’s Corporate Entrepreneurship Series will feature executives from major corporations discussing models, tools and frameworks for innovation and sustainable growth.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
Oct. 11, 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.
Microbiome Movement Animal Health & Nutrition Summit 2022
Oct. 11-13 @Sheraton Raleigh
Now in its 5th year, the annual Microbiome Movement Animal Health & Nutrition Summit convenes microbiome experts from livestock, companion animal and aquaculture indications to discuss the latest scientific developments and tackle the industry’s challenges.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 12, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
Oct. 12, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
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
Oct. 12, 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.
NCBIO Annual Meeting 2022
Oct. 12, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @NCBiotech
The NC Biosciences Organization will host its annual meeting this fall, featuring a keynote address, panel discussions and networking.
NC TECH’s Tech Innovation Index Release + Briefing
Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)
In this virtual event, NC TECH will present its annual North Carolina Tech Innovation Index, a report detailing how the state’s metros compare nationally in tech talent supply, talent demand and innovation.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 Asheville
Oct. 12, 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.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Innovation Impact Grants
Oct. 12
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Innovation Impact Grant provides up to $150,000 in funding for acquiring research equipment for university core facilities or nonprofit organizations engaged in life science research.
NC State’s Data Science Career Expo
Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m. @Hunt Library – Duke Energy Hall
NC State students/alumni and employers in the data science field are invited to attend this in-person career expo at the Hunt Library.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
Oct. 18, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
Oct. 19, 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
Oct. 19, 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
Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 Asheville
Oct. 19, 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.
Making Energy Work Conference
Oct. 25-27 @Hilton North Raleigh
The NC Sustainable Energy Association’s annual Making Energy Work Conference covers policy areas that are driving North Carolina’s clean energy economy, from regulatory reform to policies enhancing access to new technologies.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
Oct. 26, 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
Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 Asheville
Oct. 26, 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.
Product Summit Online
Oct. 29 (online)
ProductCampRTP and PDMA Carolinas are hosting a free virtual conference tailored for professionals who plan, design, build, market or manage a product/service.
All Things Open 2022
Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 @Raleigh Convention Center (& online)
The East Coast’s largest open-source technology conference returns this year with an engaging program for designers, developers, entrepreneurs, technologists and business leaders.
All Things Open Community Leadership Summit 2022
Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 @Raleigh Convention Center
Held in conjunction with All Things Open, this event will feature moderated and facilitated discussions and pre-scheduled talks geared toward community leaders, organizers and managers.
