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 January:
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
Jan. 2, 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.
Launch 2024
Jan. 3, 7-10 a.m. @Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Raleigh Chamber will host an event with finance/economics experts sharing their predictions for 2024. The program will begin with networking over breakfast. Read more TechWire coverage here.
Raleigh Chamber ‘Launch 2024’ to share detailed economic forecast
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 3, 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
Jan. 3, 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
Jan. 3, 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
Jan. 3, 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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Jan. 3, 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
Jan. 3, 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.
Cary Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast
Jan. 4, 7:30-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber will host a 2024 kickoff event featuring economic predictions for the town and region.
Wake Tech Small Business Center Funding Masterclass
Jan. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)
This monthly webinar series will help first-time business owners understand the basics of securing funding. Sessions will cover business loans, credit, financial statement analysis, business plan development, cash flow management, debt, alternative funding options and other key topics.
Application Deadline: Venture Connect 2024 Pitches
Jan. 5
Applications are live for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Venture Connect 2024 conference in March 2024. Selected companies will pitch their products/services to a packed audience of investors, business leaders, potential partners and fellow entrepreneurs. CED welcomes scaling companies in the tech, biotech, agtech, food and consumer packaged goods industries.
Application Deadline: F.M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact
Jan. 8
Duke University’s Fred Morgan Kirby Prize for Scaling Social Impact program provides $150,000 in unrestricted funds to organizations working on solving social or environmental problems worldwide.
Raleigh Chamber Coffee With Leaders
Jan. 9, 8:30-10 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber
Raleigh Chamber’s next Coffee With Leaders event will feature leadership lessons from Perkins and Will Principal and Managing Director Laura Gwyn. Note: This is a members-only event.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
Jan. 9, 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
Jan. 10, 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
Jan. 10, 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
Jan. 10, 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
Jan. 10, 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
Jan. 10, 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
Jan. 10, 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.
4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium
Jan. 11–12 @Duke University
This in-person symposium will showcase the latest synthetic biology research across the Mid-Atlantic. Note: The deadline to register is Nov. 30.
Focus on Talent: Recruitment Intelligence
Jan. 11, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)
In this virtual session, Reveal Global Intelligence will cover the benefits of recruitment intelligence in the talent acquisition process.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Jan. 12, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 17, 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
Jan. 17, 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
Jan. 17, 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
Jan. 17, 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 RTP
Jan. 17, 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.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Jan. 17, 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.
Cofounders Corner: An Afternoon with Cofounders Capital
Jan. 17, 1-3 p.m. @Cary Founded
This in-person event series allows local entrepreneurs to connect with investors from local venture capital firm Cofounders Capital.
New Bern Avenue BRT: Pre-Construction Meeting for Business Stakeholders
Jan. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Andrews Conference Center at WakeMed
In this public meeting, teams leading construction for the New Bern Avenue BRT corridor will share the project timeline and more details on what businesses can expect in the transition period.
Government Vendor Network
Jan. 23, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce (& online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies interested in doing business with the state government. Note: This is a hybrid event.
Raleigh Chamber Courageous Conversation
Jan. 23, 4-7 p.m. @Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel
In this Raleigh Chamber event, attendees will hear from community leaders on the challenges faced by individuals transitioning back into society post-incarceration.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 24, 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
Jan. 24, 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.
NC TECH Member Drop-In (Triangle)
Jan. 24, 8:30-10 a.m. @NC TECH Raleigh Office
Join this free informal breakfast to learn more about NC TECH and connect with other companies, organizations and networks in the Triangle area.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Jan. 24, 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
Jan. 24, 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
Jan. 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.
Impact Collaborative Info Sessions: Part 4
Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway
Raleigh Founded is hosting a series of informative sessions covering essential skills for managing a company. Topics center around team leadership, growth strategies and budgeting/planning.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Jan. 31, 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
Jan. 31, 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
Jan. 31, 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
Jan. 31, 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
Jan. 31, 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
Jan. 31, 12 p.m.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides up to $100,000 in funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for the next funding cycle are live. Awards will be announced in June 2024.
