August preview: Dozens of tech and business events coming up

Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s event calendars are part of our weekly Startup Monday package.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina 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 essential events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in August 2023:

CIO Executive Roundtable

Aug. 1, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

In this quarterly session, CIOs or tech strategy executives at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Aug. 1, 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.

Startup Smart Webinar

Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Forsyth Technical Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a summer workshop series covering the basics of starting and growing a new business.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 2, 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

Aug. 2, 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 Fayetteville

Aug. 2, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups RTP

Aug. 2, 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. 2, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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

Aug. 2, 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. This week’s session will cover NC IDEA’s MICRO and SEED grant programs; applications are being accepted until Aug. 28.

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

Aug. 4, 8-9:30 a.m. @Suffolk Punch Brewing

The Charlotte Business Group will host members and guests for connections over coffee. Note: Space is limited, so registration is required.

Hangar 6 Deep Tech Innovation Workshop

Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

This hybrid workshop series offers eight sessions focusing on the Design, Build, Test, Learn (DBTL) methodology for product development. The program will present case studies and hands-on exercises to help participants develop prototypes and refine their ideas through feedback and data-driven decisions.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Aug. 8, 5:30 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.

Education & Workforce Conference

Aug. 8 @McKimmon Center

NC Chamber’s Education and Workforce Conference convenes educators and business leaders across North Carolina to share ideas and work together on ways to ensure the state’s students are college- and career-ready.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

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

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Aug. 9, 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 Robeson County

Aug. 9, 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 Fayetteville

Aug. 9, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 9, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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

Aug. 9, 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.

Hangar 6 Deep Tech Innovation Workshop

Aug. 9, 5-7 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

2023 NC TECH Leadership Summit

Aug. 9–10 @Pinehurst Resort

NC TECH’s annual Leadership Summit convenes executives and influential leaders across North Carolina’s tech sector to discuss workforce development, digital transformation and other relevant topics. Note: This is a member-exclusive event.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

Aug. 11, 8:30-10 a.m. The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Raleigh Chamber’s C-Suite Perspectives series features local executives sharing insights on their leadership experience. Note: This event is exclusive to Raleigh Chamber members.

2023 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo

Aug. 14–16 @Raleigh Convention Center

The annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo will feature keynotes, dozens of panelists, 16 breakout sessions, an exhibition showcasing the latest industry technologies and networking opportunities.

CISO Executive Roundtable

Aug. 15, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This quarterly meeting will convene CISOs and director/VP-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

NC IDEA Speaker Series

Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This webinar will cover the value of B Corp certification and how it helped one local company grow.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 16, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Aug. 16, 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 Fayetteville

Aug. 16, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups RTP

Aug. 16, 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. 16, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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

Aug. 16, 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.

Hangar 6 Deep Tech Innovation Workshop

Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network Program

Aug. 17, 8:30-10 a.m. @PNC Arena

Raleigh Chamber’s Young Professionals Network will meet for a quarterly event with fellow members and guests.

RIoT Developer Day 2023

Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m. @SKEMA Business School

RIoT’s Developer Day conference will feature keynotes and panel discussions with experts sharing their technologies in different verticals.

Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon

Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

This month’s Professional Women’s Luncheon will feature a panel discussing allyship and strategies to advance professional women.

Pitch-Space Live in Winston-Salem

Aug. 22, 4:30-6 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

In this event hosted by Flywheel Coworking, a group of startups will present their products/services to a panel of investors for feedback.

Raleigh Chamber Annual Leadership Conference 2023

Aug. 22–23 @Hotel Ballast Wilmington

Raleigh Chamber’s annual Leadership Conference convenes 250 business leaders, government officials and other stakeholders to discuss trends, policy issues, workforce development, company culture and more. Note: This event is open to Raleigh Chamber members only.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Aug. 23, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Aug. 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 Fayetteville

Aug. 23, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 23, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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

Aug. 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.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grants

Aug. 23, 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.

Business After Hours Mixer

Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

Join the Wright Village in this monthly after-work networking series to connect with local business owners.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO & NC IDEA SEED

Aug. 28

NC IDEA seeks promising applicants for the next round of its flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: NC IDEA MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and NC IDEA SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Apply by 5 p.m. EST.

Looking for funding at your startup? NC IDEA offers briefings about grant programs

Empowering NextGen Talent for a New Era of Work

Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m.

This workshop will offer strategies and resources for engaging the next generation of Gen Z students and graduates.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

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

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Aug. 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 Fayetteville

Aug. 30, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Aug. 30, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

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