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 early-2024.
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 February:
BPD BioGrow: Training & Education Across NC
Feb. 1, 12:30-5 p.m. @NCBiotech
This in-person event will feature discussions from recent graduates and representatives of biologics and pharmaceutical training programs at North Carolina universities and community colleges.
NC TECH Outlook for Tech
Feb. 2 @UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
NC TECH’s statewide Outlook for Tech event returns in 2024 with a program featuring executive panels, a predictions keynote, programming previews, a tech expo and more sessions for the North Carolina tech sector.
Application Deadline: Mountain BizWorks ScaleUp Cohort
Feb. 4
Applications are live for the 12th cohort of Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp accelerator, which supports Western North Carolina startups and small businesses through mentorship, training, investor connections and other resources.
CIO Executive Roundtable
Feb. 6, 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. Note: This event is only open to NC TECH members.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
Feb. 6, 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.
2024 State of the Region Address
Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m.
RIoT’s annual “State of the Region” address focuses on key issues in the Triangle, from the economic landscape to talent and employment to business growth.
What to Know Before Joining a Startup
Feb. 6, 7 p.m. (online)
This virtual panel discussion will focus on the unique aspects of working for a startup. Attendees can then meet with like-minded panelists in breakout sessions.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Feb. 7, 7:30-9 a.m. @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
Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Feb. 7, 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
Feb. 7, 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
Feb. 7, 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 RTP
Feb. 7, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups is a biweekly pitch event for the Triangle startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
NCHID Digital Health Summit
Feb. 7–8 @Northeastern University Charlotte
This two-day summit will convene entrepreneurs and business leaders across North Carolina’s health care ecosystem to share best practices and other insights advancing digital health innovation.
2024 NC STIR Briefing (Wilmington)
Feb. 8, 9-11 a.m. @UNCW CIE
NC TECH will soon release its ninth annual North Carolina State of the Technology Industry Report. This in-person briefing will cover the key findings and trends shaping the state’s tech sector.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Feb. 9, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Application Deadline: Davidson College Yoder Applied Research Fellowship
Feb. 11, 11:59 p.m.
Davidson College’s R. Craig and Sheila Yoder Applied Research Fellowship supports student researchers working on new products/services or processes with commercial potential. The 10-week fellowship is scheduled for summer 2024.
CISO Executive Roundtable
Feb. 13, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting will convene CISOs and director/VP-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
Feb. 13, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Feb. 14, 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
Feb. 14, 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
Feb. 14, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Feb. 14, 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.
NC TECH Savvy
Feb. 14, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This monthly webinar series will cover NC TECH’s virtual community platforms for its members. Attendance is free for both members and non-members.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Feb. 14, 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
Feb. 14, 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.
Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives
Feb. 16, 8:30-10 a.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa
Raleigh Chamber’s C-Suite Perspectives series features local executives sharing insights on their leadership experience. Note: This is a members-only event.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Feb. 21, 7:30-9 a.m. @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
Feb. 21, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Feb. 21, 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
Feb. 21, 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
Feb. 21, 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 RTP
Feb. 21, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups is a biweekly pitch event for the Triangle startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Focus on Talent: Skilled Volunteering
Feb. 22, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)
This webinar will focus on the concept of skilled volunteering, in which executives share their tech skills and opportunities with internal teams.
Techstars Startup Weekend Winston-Salem
Feb. 23–25 @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking will host a three-day Techstars Startup Weekend event this month. Attendees will work with others to formulate a product idea and explore the experience of getting their business off the ground.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants
Feb. 26, 5 p.m.
Applications are live for NC IDEA’s two 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).
NC IDEA names six startup $50,000 grant winners across state
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Feb. 28, 7:30-9 a.m. @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
Feb. 28, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Feb. 28, 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
Feb. 28, 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
Feb. 28, 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.
Raleigh Chamber Networking 101
Feb. 29, 8:30-10 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber
This seminar will cover business relationship-building techniques, focusing on mentorship vs. sponsorship. Note: This event is exclusive to Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members.
