Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of November. 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.
HBCU Virtual Hackathon Competition
Nov. 11–15 @Johnson C. Smith University (& online)
BlkTech Interactive will host a startup weekend-style event that brings together HBCU students, faculty and community members to develop solutions for improving health outcomes, education and community violence. The program culminates in a pitch event where teams compete for a $3,000 prize, national media coverage, coaching and more.
UNCW Mentor Madness
Nov. 17, 8-10:30 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Hosted by UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this speed mentoring program aims to connect entrepreneurs with startup advisors.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro Capital Connects 2023
Nov. 20
Applications are open for next year’s edition of Launch Greensboro Capital Connects, scheduled for March 15. The event offers cash and in-kind prizes to seed-stage and Series A-stage companies through two pitch competitions.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Nov. 23, 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
Nov. 23, 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
Nov. 23, 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
Nov. 23, 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.
DANC Science & Technology Forum: ECU DoD Research Showcase
Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @ECU Main Campus Student Center
The Defense Alliance of NC and East Carolina University will host an event with researchers sharing insights on a range of projects, from human performance to biomechanics to prolonged casualty care.
Asheville Pitch Party
Nov. 29, 5 p.m. @Hatch AVL
This open mic-style event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to share short pitches with an audience of peers in the Asheville area. Tickets are free and open to the public.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Nov. 30, 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
Nov. 30, 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
Nov. 30, 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
Nov. 30, 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.
Southeast Renewable Energy Summit
Nov. 30–Dec. 2 @Omni Charlotte Hotel
Held annually, the Southeast Renewable Energy Summit convenes the region’s clean energy sector to discuss trends in grid reliability/resilience, energy policies and procurement strategies, the M&A market, project financing and more.
