Editor’s note: Our calendars of events are part of WRAL TechWire’s 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 June. 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 important events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in June 2023:

On the Menu: QuickBooks Online 101

June 1, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (& online)

This hybrid workshop will offer tips for making the most of QuickBooks Online, including setting up a chart of business accounts, recording payments, invoicing, reading financial reports and more.

First Flight Boil, Brews & Band

June 1, 4-7 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center

First Flight Venture Center will host a low country boil for the innovation community, featuring local beer, food, music and a cornhole challenge.

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

June 2, 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.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

June 2, 8:30-10 a.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa

Raleigh Chamber’s next C-Suite Perspectives event will feature Martin Meeson, the CEO of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. Note: This is a members-only event. 

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

June 2, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

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

Building a Strategic Rhythm for Your Business

June 2, 12-2 p.m. @MOSAIC

Innovate Carolina and Leadership Triangle will host a workshop offering business strategy and workflow tips.

Rural Road Trip Sessions: Hertford

June 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Albemarle Commission

The North Carolina Rural Center’s statewide Rural Road Trip tour will stop by a dozen rural counties to discuss the obstacles they’re facing and where they’re having the most success.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

June 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

June 7, 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

June 7, 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

June 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 RTP

June 7, 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

June 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

June 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.

Connected Cities Tour: Cary

June 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Cary Arts Center

This event will include keynotes and a workshop covering IoT, sensors, broadband, digital equity and federal funding.

Rural Road Trip Sessions: Halifax

June 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Halifax County Cooperative Extension

The North Carolina Rural Center’s statewide Rural Road Trip tour will stop by a dozen rural counties to discuss the obstacles they’re facing and where they’re having the most success.

Rural Road Trip Sessions: Washington

June 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Beaufort County Community College

The North Carolina Rural Center’s statewide Rural Road Trip tour will stop by a dozen rural counties to discuss the obstacles they’re facing and where they’re having the most success.

RAP Pitch Night

June 8, 5-7 p.m. in Wilson

This pitch event, held during the Gig East Summit, will feature presentations from teams in RIoT Accelerator Program’s Wilson cohort.

Workplace DEI Conference: Triangle

June 8 @McKimmon Conference & Training Center

At this conference, C-suite executives and HR professionals from private and nonprofit sectors will discuss diversity programs, recruitment and retention, unconscious bias and other topics.

Gig East Summit 2023

June 8 @Wilson Arts

Gig East’s annual summit will focus on how ChatGPT and artificial intelligence influences our lives and business processes.

Networking + NEXT TECH Awards Celebration

June 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

To kick off the State of Tech Exponential Conference, NC TECH will host an awards celebration for this year’s inaugural class of NEXT TECH winners. (Read more about the winners here.)

NC TECH, Business North Carolina name 30 ‘Next Tech’ award winners

2023 State of Tech Exponential

June 12–13 @Raleigh Convention Center

This two-day conference, hosted by NC TECH, will offer networking, keynotes, interactive sessions, workshops and a showcase of early-stage tech startups.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

June 13, 6-7:30 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.

Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium

June 13–14 at NCBiotech and The Friday Center

This annual event brings together military departments and other federal agencies that purchase medical supplies, equipment, and biomedical and biodefense technologies. Before the symposium, a pre-event session on June 13 will cover the truths and misconceptions of Department of Defense funding.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

June 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 Charlotte

June 14, 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

June 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 Fayetteville

June 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

June 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

June 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.

Fintech + Insurtech Generations

June 14–15 @Charlotte Convention Center

This annual conference convenes the fintech and insurtech industries’ top leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to discuss pressing topics and facilitate strategic networking among attendees.

Misconceptions in Solar: Policy & Finance

June 15, 1-2:30 p.m. (online)

This webinar will cover key misconceptions about solar policies and financial programs, including government incentives, tax incentives and funding sources.

Business of Innovation Series (Winston-Salem)

June 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Wake Forest University

This statewide workshop series will cover a range of topics relevant to early-stage businesses, including SBIR/STTR programs, state-specific funding resources, legal considerations, patents, university and business partnerships, accounting requirements and more.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

June 21, 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

June 21, 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

June 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

June 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 RTP

June 21, 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 Asheville

June 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 Lake Norman

June 28, 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

June 28, 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

June 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

June 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 RTP

June 21, 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 Asheville

June 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.

Application Deadline: One North Carolina Small Business Program

June 30

Applications are open for the One North Carolina Small Business Program, comprising SBIR/STTR phase I grant-matching and incentive funds. (Read more TechWire coverage here.)

NC small business owners can now apply for next One North Carolina grant funding round