Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in February. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in March. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Code for Cape Fear Community Action Night
February 11, 6:30-8 p.m. @TekMountain
The Code for Cape Fear meetup is holding its first event this week. Sagar Mishra, co-founder and former co-captain of Code for Greensboro, will be speaking briefly about the civic tech movement. Pizza will be served.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 12, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
February 12, 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.
1 Million Cups Asheville
February 12, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
February 12, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
NC TECH Capitol Hill Reception (Washington, DC)
February 12, 6-8 p.m. @Sonoma Restaurant + Wine Bar
NC TECH will host a Capitol Hill Reception for members and invited guests, including the North Carolina Congressional Delegation. Note: Registration is open to NC TECH members only.
Using Creativity to Jumpstart Your Business
February 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @229 N Greene St
In this free workshop, leadership coach Alisha Wielfaert will show entrepreneurs and small business owners how to use creative techniques to overcome roadblocks to success.
Webinar: Designing Utility Rates to Encourage Electric Vehicle Adoption in NC
February 13, 3-4 p.m.
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a free webinar on electric vehicle-specific electric rate design, how it could be implemented in North Carolina, and what it means for the future of the industry.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 13, 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.
Application Deadline: Ice House Facilitator Training
February 16
NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training, held March 17-19 in the Durham/RTP area, aims to provide education and insight on the “entrepreneurial mindset” to innovators who want to solve complex problems. NC IDEA currently seeks education partners interested in offering the course at their institutions.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
February 18, 8-9 a.m. @Liberty Corner Enterprises, Inc.
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Liberty Corner Enterprises. Join for light breakfast refreshments and connect with local business representatives.
Rural NC Place-Based Entrepreneurship Roundtable
February 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Impact Alamance Conference Center
In partnership with NCGrowth, the NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a roundtable event focused on highlighting entrepreneurial centers and programs, incubators, co-working spaces and accelerators in counties of less than 200,000 people. (Note: Registration for this event is now closed.)
What Businesses Need to Know About Social Media Platforms
February 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
This event features a panel covering social media and its benefits for business. Speakers include 704 Shop Co-Owner Chris Moxley, Union Senior Paid Media Strategist Allie Robbe and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Chief Marketing Officer Rob Horton (moderator).
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: How to Scale Your Startup
February 18, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
This month’s Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington event will feature video from a session of year’s Startup Summit featuring Triangle entrepreneurs Scot Wingo (Channel Advisor and Spiffy) and Todd Olson (Pendo). After the video, Keith Washo and Tim McLoughlin will share their analysis.
Designing for the Opioid Epidemic: Tech Innovations Within Addiction
February 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting an event to explore the future of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, featuring talks from Davidson College Professor of Psychology Mark Smith as well as Yossuf Al-Banawi and Gautam Chebrolu, the founders of Pilleve.
Hatch AVL Pitch Party
February 18, 6-7:30 p.m. @Hatch
Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this monthly event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
February 19, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Growing Your Business
February 19, 12-1:30 p.m. @Guilford Tech Small Business Center
In this seminar, entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn about the separation of business from personal finances, credit and borrowing options, insurance needs, and more.
Digital Health Happy Hour Charlotte
February 19, 5-7 p.m. @Camp North End
DHIT’s free networking event comes to Camp North End this month, featuring a talk with pop-up speaker Sasha Cahill, CEO and founder of HealthInfoMap and director at Healthtech Women. Join to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders.
Packard Place Public House
February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
CLT Alliance YP Chat
February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting an event focused on “Leveling Up in Your Career,” featuring Latesha Byrd, career coach and former recruiter with Byrd Career Consulting. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
CFH Meetup: Levvel CEO Chris Hart
February 20, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation from Levvel CEO Chris Hart about the key trends he sees affecting companies, employees and customers.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 20, 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.
Tech Talent South Charlotte Diversity in Tech Panel
February 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Tech Talent South Charlotte for a panel discussion exploring how to promote, create and sustain diversity in the workplace.
Application Deadline: 53 Ideas Business Pitch Competition
February 20
Central Piedmont Community College’s 53 Ideas program gives local innovators an opportunity to receive business training, pitch their idea and potentially win some funding to get their business off the ground. Anyone in the 10 counties surrounding Charlotte can submit their idea.
Webinar: Introduction to SBIR/STTR
February 24, 2-3 p.m.
The Small Business Technology and Development Center is hosting an informative webinar covering the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs for local companies.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
February 26, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Over Pizza
February 26, 5:30-7 p.m. @Reynolda Green Room
Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a pitch event where students can share their ideas, meet with entrepreneurial coaches and mentors, and network with faculty and staff.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant (Cycle 2)
February 26
The NC Biotech Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for cycle 2 are due at 12 p.m. EST.
NC TECH New Member Breakfast
February 27, 8:30-10 a.m. @NC TECH Charlotte Office
NC TECH’s New Member Breakfast is a morning networking event with an open house format for new NC TECH members and new employees of current members. Coffee, juice, pastries and bagels will be provided.
Skookum Volcano Tour
February 27, 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
February 27, 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.
Bunker Brews Charlotte: Chapter Launch Party
February 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Sugar Creek Brewing Company
As Bunker Labs launches a new chapter in Charlotte, this launch party will feature insights from NC IDEA President and CEO Thom Ruhe, UNC System military liaison Siobhan Norris and Sageworks Founder Brian Hamilton.
2020 Kickoff: Startup Summit Charlotte
February 27, 6-9 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Startup Summit is hosting its first conference in Charlotte this month, featuring a keynote from Joe Topinka, CIO of SnapAV.
Application Deadline: 2020 NorthState Tech Lab
February 28
NorthState and HQ Greensboro are seeking applications for the next cohort of Tech Lab, a six-week business strategy development and coaching program for early-stage tech companies, taking place April 13 to May 18.
Application Deadline: NC BIONEER Venture Challenge
February 28
In partnership with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center is launching a new mentorship program called the NC BIONEER Venture Challenge. The two-month program will culminate in a pitch competition offering monetary awards totaling $40,000. More TechWire coverage here.
