Big Launch Challenge

October preview: Kick off your fall with these 64 events across NC

Posted by Shannon Cuthrell | Sep 25, 2023

Plenty of tech/life science events and deadlines are on tap for October. Here is TechWire’s latest roundup of upcoming events across the state.

Deadline to apply for Big Launch Challenge is fast approaching

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 13, 2021

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – The Big Launch Challenge, a competition targeting the best startups in the country, is a unique opportunity to see 10 leading startups as they compete for $15,000 in prize money. The two-day event will begin on October 13th in the afternoon with ACA Angel University...

Here are snapshots of top 2 finishers in Big Launch Challenge

Posted by WRAL News | Sep 12, 2019

In total, ten early-stage startups, including five from the Triangle, pitched as part of the sixth annual Big Launch Challenge event. Here’s a look at the top two finishers.

Intake, a Raleigh health tech startup, nabs first prize at Big Launch Challenge

Posted by WRAL News | Sep 12, 2019

Based out of Nest Raleigh, its founder and CEO Michael Bender, 36, is building tools designed to “simplify and personalize” dietary and nutritional intake – including a product called the “Intake Wand,” a home-test urinalysis device.

10 finalists to make pitches for cash, support services at Big Launch Challenge in RTP

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Sep 3, 2019

Ten startups, including five from the Triangle, will be making pitches for $20,000 in cash and support services when they participate in the Big Launch Challenge on Sept. 11.

On the horizon: 70+ events across NC in July + deadline info

Posted by Shannon Cuthrell | Jun 24, 2019

Several events have been announced across North Carolina for the month of July. Here’s a guide.

Preview: 10 startups compete for $20K at Big Launch Challenge

Posted by Shannon Cuthrell | Nov 6, 2018

This week’s Big Launch Challenge in Danville, Virginia features pitches from 10 startup teams (mostly based in NC) and a panel of well-known judges, including serial entrepreneur and investor Paul Singh.