On the event horizon: What’s coming up across NC in March

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for March, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar soon.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our roundup of January and February events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a list of Triangle meetups.

Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s look at what’s to come in March:

STEM Industry Summit

March 1, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @The Frontier, Building 800

Join STEM in the Park for its annual summit. This year’s program focuses on K-12 STEM education, featuring talks with experts and community leaders. Tickets include access to a “Speed Meet” session and The Frontier’s Food Truck Rodeo.

NC STIR Briefing + Tech Talk Live (Wilmington)

March 1, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @Live Oak Bank

NC TECH is hosting a briefing on the fifth annual release of its North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report. The event will provide an outline of the findings, along with a panel discussion on topics involving digital transformation.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

March 1, 9-9:30 a.m.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA Ice House Facilitator Training

March 1

NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training, held March 12-14 in Durham, aims to serve education partners interested in offering the course at their institutions. More details on the program here.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

March 1, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays

March 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall

DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO

March 4

Applications are open for NC IDEA’s MICRO grant program. Funding—ranging from $1,000 to $10,000—will be awarded to early-stage companies seeking to validate and further develop their ideas. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED

March 4

The NC IDEA SEED grant program offers a select group of early-stage startups $50,000 in funding for validating target markets, growing and scaling before they seek future investments. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network.

NC Rural Center Homegrown Leaders Training

March 4-6, Asheville

North Carolina Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training program aims to support community leaders who are working to build regional collaboration across North Carolina. The application deadline is February 8. Eligible counties include Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Avery.

Lunch & Learn: Product Safety & You

March 5, 12-1 pm. @Advent Coworking

At this lunch and learn, Amber Cobb of TUV SUD will discuss the regulatory requirements and applicability of product safety.

Startup Networking + Pitching + Coffee

March 5, 12-1:30 p.m.

This weekly event brings together local founders and startup teams for introductions and networking. At the event, they can also watch or participate in an online pitch session, joining startups in the StartupBlink network around the world.

1 Million Cups CLT

March 6, 8:30-10 a.m.

Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.

Capital Connects 2019

March 6, 4-7:30 p.m. @Union Square, Greensboro

At Capital Connects, Triad-area entrepreneurs present eight-minute pitches to regional investors and community leaders, competing for a $7,500 award package.

Marketing for Health Science Startups

March 6, 4:30-7 p.m. @Carolina Coworking

Devin Kelly, VP of client services at Durham-based Method Savvy, will lead a workshop on marketing strategies for the health science sector.

Winston-Salem State University Minority Vendor Expo

March 7, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Winston-Salem State University, Donald J. Reaves Center

At this expo, business leaders, stakeholders and vendors gather together to network, build relationships and pursue partner opportunities.

On the Menu: {The Magic Sauce of CX}

March 7, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Frontier 600

Next up in RTP’s On the Menu workshop series, Jim Reklis of Reklis Coaching and Consulting will explain the four core values of client service and methods to delivering a positive client experience. Lunch will be provided.

Larger Than Life Science

March 7, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with fellow members of the life science community at the Larger Than Life Science events series, presented by LaunchBio. Entrance is free-of-charge.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

March 7, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

March 7, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.

Triangle Tech Net

March 8, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

Tech Job Fair: Triangle

March 8, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center

NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

March 8, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

2nd Annual Women in Business Showcase

March 9, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Charlotte University

Entrepreneu(HER) in the City’s Women in Business Showcase is a full day of interactive educational workshops, networking, introductions to women-owned vendors and opportunities to win prizes.

Getting Gender Smart: Impact Investing with a Gender Lens

March 11-13 @Duke University

This two-day course hosted by the Duke CASE i3 Initiative on Impact Investing focuses on deploying capital for women and girls, covering topics including fund and deal selection, impact management and portfolio improvement.

Startup Networking + Pitching + Coffee

March 12, 12-1:30 p.m.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

March 13, 8-10 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place

Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

Application Deadline: Translational Research Grant

March 13

The NC Biotech Center’s new Translational Research Grant program provides funding of up to $100,000 for projects exploring/developing commercial applications of university-held life science inventions.

The Muster RDU

March 14, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The Muster RDU convenes hundreds of attendees for a day of business pitches, keynotes, workshops, panels and a startup marketplace—all for and by veteran-led startups and veteran entrepreneurs.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

March 14, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Idea Tap Davidson

March 14, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson

Held by Flywheel at the HurtHub@Davidson once a month, the Idea Tap Davidson event series offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their ideas through short pitch sessions and network with like-minded innovators in the community.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

March 14, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

March 15, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Application Deadline: Asheville Impact Micro-Grant

March 15

Venture Asheville’s new Asheville Impact Micro-Grant program offers $5,000 to early-stage startups through a community-sourced donations process. More details here.

Startup Networking + Pitching + Coffee

March 19, 12-1:30 p.m.

ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series

March 19, 6-7:30 p.m. @American Underground

ImBlackInTech’s monthly mixer event convenes the local entrepreneurial community in support of the growth of founders and professionals of color in the Triangle’s tech startup ecosystem. More coverage here.

Launch Greensboro ‘tbd’ Event

March 20, 5-7 p.m. @Co//ab

Launch Greensboro is launching a new networking and community-collaboration program in 2019 called tbd. Events are held every other month.

Triangle TechBreakfast

March 21, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters

Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.

IdeaFest Pitch Competition

March 21, 1-6 p.m. @Cottontail Weddings & Events in Danville, VA

The Launch Place’s 6th annual IdeaFest competition will feature live presentations from 20 early-stage startup companies seeking seed and pre-seed funding. Three awards are on the table: $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second and $2,000 for third. This event is free and open to the public. Pitch applications are due February 18.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

March 21, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

March 21, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

HACKATHONCLT MMXIX

March 22-23 @Discovery Place Science

hackathonCLT, the 7th annual event of its kind, is an opportunity for local hackers, coders, developers, creatives and innovators to put their skills to the test. Over $30,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

Triangle Tech Net

March 22, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

Tech Job Fair: Charlotte

March 22, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Pfeiffer University

NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

March 22, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Rural Day 2019

March 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

Join the NC Rural Center for a day discussing the pressing issues facing rural communities and engaging with leaders about solutions.

NC Chamber Annual Meeting

March 24

North Carolina Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the 77th event of its kind, features a keynote address and a celebration of the recipients of the Distinguished Citizenship and Distinguished Service awards.

Startup Networking + Pitching + Coffee

March 26, 12-1:30 p.m.

Biz & Brews Happy Hour

March 26, 5-6 p.m. @Focal Point Coworking

Focal Point Coworking is hosting Asheville professionals and entrepreneurs for an hour of networking over snacks, local beer and cider.

Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

March 26, 7-9 p.m. @Fox and Hound

Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.

Using Data to Drive Growth

March 27, 8-9:30 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking

This workshop shows participants how to collect and interpret real-time data involving customer interaction, so they can better understand consumer behavior and boost their marketing strategy.

Skookum Volcano Tour

March 28, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte

Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

March 28, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

March 28, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Climate City Expo

March 29 – April 7

Climate City Expo (or CCx) is a multi-part, 10-day celebration of Asheville’s creativity, innovation and dedication to climate change awareness. (More coverage here.)

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

March 29, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Techstars Startup Weekend Wilmington

March 29-31 @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

At this 54-hour immersive Startup Weekend presented by Techstars, Wilmington developers, designers, marketers, students and innovators can collaborate together in teams to start their own projects and pitch their products/services to the audience for feedback.

CCx: Hack

March 31, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @The Collider

This full-day challenge tasks coders, developers, designers and systems engineers to create climate data solutions using public datasets from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information, based in Asheville.