Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in July. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other areas across 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 August. 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.
Deadline: Makerspace Training, Collaboration & Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition
July 8
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition provides up to $1 million in total prizes to fund proposals aiming to expand job-specific skills training in existing makerspaces.
Lunch & Learn: Harness Your Brain Power
July 9, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Neuropsychologist and executive coach Dr. Karen Pollard will present a session on how to expand and improve your memory.
Charlotte Angel Fund Meeting
July 9, 5:30-8 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join this meeting to learn more about the Charlotte Angel Fund and its contributions to early-stage companies in North Carolina. As CAF expands to the Lake Norman area, they invite Davidson students and the surrounding community to come and engage.
Charlotte IoT Hands on Lab
July 9, 6-8 p.m. @SnapAV
Join this meetup for a hands-on session featuring the latest AI and cloud tech.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
July 10, 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
July 10, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Lunch w/ Charlotte Regional Business Alliance President Janet LaBar
July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park
Join for a luncheon with Janet LaBar, the new president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
Bunker Brews Wilmington: From Veterans to Entrepreneurship
July 10, 5-7 p.m. @Waterline Brewing Co
For its next event, Bunker Labs Wilmington is hosting Kelley Dunne, a local veteran entrepreneur who helps train other veteran business owners.
TechWorks Maker Meetup
July 10, 7-8:30 p.m. @TechWorks
Join this meetup to get a tour of TechWorks Gaston’s new Mini Makerspace. Morgan Stewart, a mechanical engineer at Sealed Air, will do a tutorial of the various equipment and components in the space.
Small Business Roundtable: Bank on Your Success – Growing Your Business
July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Winston Salem State University Enterprise Center
This monthly event features informative discussion on topics of relevance to local small businesses.
How AI/ML Is Evolving to Address Top Security Challenges
July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Packard Place
Join this lunch and learn to hear about how the latest advancements in AI and machine learning can be used to tackle cybersecurity threats. The session will be presented by Pete Nicoletti, chief data officer of Cybraics.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 11, 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.
Asheville Chamber Business After Hours
July 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Togar Rugs
Asheville Chamber’s July Business After Hours event will be hosted by Togar Rugs, a family-owned rug retailer in Arden.
UNCW AI Meetup
July 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Every month this meetup group joins to discuss a hot topic in the artificial intelligence space. Join to hear insights and meet others in the Wilmington AI community
Idea Tap Davidson
July 11, 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.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
July 12, 9-9:30 p.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
HUSTLE Night: disABILITY & Entrepreneurship
July 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Small Business Center at Forsyth Technical Community College
HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting a panel with three entrepreneurs who have disabilities and achieved success in the face of adversity. Join to hear their stories and network with other members in the startup community.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
July 16, 8-9 a.m. @AvL Technologies, Inc.
Asheville Chamber’s next Business Before Hours event will be held at AvL Technologies, a company that delivers mobile satellite antennas and systems.
Economic Development Partnership of NC Exporting Workshop
July 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ECU, Willis Auditorium
In partnership with trade education provider Allocca Enterprises, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a full-day workshop in Greenville that will help businesses understand the legal requirements and regulations involved with exporting internationally.
Bootstraps to Billions: Building a Great Company from Scratch
July 16, 12-1:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Join RMCSoft and Advent Coworking for a talk with Chris Elmore, AvidXchange company evangelist and professor at UNCC and Queens University of Charlotte.
Summertime Party at Flywheel
July 16, 4-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Startup Grind and Flywheel Coworking invite the Triad’s startup community to join for a networking event and showcase in celebration of the growth of the local ecosystem. Details here.
Application Deadline: NCI SBIR Funding Workshop
July 16
On July 19, program directors at the National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (NCI SBIR) Development Center will deliver a presentation covering funding opportunities, mentorship assistance and other resources offered by the program. Participants who are interested in a one-on-one meeting should apply by July 16.
Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
July 17, 8-9 a.m. @Co//ab
The Triad startup community is invited to attend Launch Greensboro’s free IdeaLaunch program, which features a series of four-minute pitches from local startups, along with opportunities to network with fellow entrepreneurs and innovators in Greensboro.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 17, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Packard Place Public House
July 17, 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.
Pfizer-NCBiotech Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy
July 17
Pfizer, Inc. and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center have partnered to offer a two-year program supporting the scientific and professional development of postdoctoral fellows entering in gene therapy careers.
WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator
July 18, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Wilmington Convention Center
This leadership and professional development conference brings together female executives, entrepreneurs and leaders in Wilmington for a day of networking and discussion about business and leadership.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 18, 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.
Women & Wealth: Uncover Your Financial Power
July 19, 3:30-5 p.m. @Brewers at 4001 Yancey
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance‘s next Power of Women (POW) meetup will feature a discussion on financial wellness in both business and personal life.
Application Deadline: NC Tech Awards Submissions
July 19
This is your chance to submit applications and nominations for North Carolina’s leading stars of the tech sector. NC TECH’s 2019 NC Tech Gala will be held on November 21.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS
July 22
NC IDEA LABS is a four-week program that helps early-stage entrepreneurs with customer discovery, market validation, decision-making and growth planning. Subsequent mentorship and resources are offered to participants who achieve significant progress in the program. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
Selling Your Small Business Products & Services to the Federal Government
July 23, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE
Join the Small Business and Technology Development Center’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center to learn about how to get started selling to the government.
Cary Chamber Planning Conference
July 24-25 @Chetola Resort
The annual Cary Chamber of Commerce Planning Conference will be held in Blowing Rock this year. More details here.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 24, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Paying Yourself for Creatives
July 24, 3-5 p.m. @Asheville Area Arts Council
In this workshop, creative entrepreneurs can learn how to develop the right financial management systems that work for them.
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Asheville)
July 24, 5:30-7 p.m. @Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 11.
Skookum Volcano Tour
July 25, 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.
Startup Grind Davidson Party & Showcase
July 25, 4-8 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson is hosting a summertime anniversary celebration and showcase of local startups.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 25, 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.
Indeed Prime Tech Talk Series: Charlotte
July 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Indeed Prime is hosting an event to help local professionals connect with companies that are hiring in Charlotte. The event features a panel with tech leaders from BB&T, The Hartford and Red Ventures.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge
July 29
This year’s Big Launch Challenge will be held at the Angel Capital Association’s Southeast Regional Meeting in September. Select startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and potentially land funding from the Launch Place’s pre-seed and seed funds.
Appalachian Energy Summit
July 29-31 @Appalachian State University
The 8th annual Appalachian Energy Summit brings together the region’s energy, sustainability and academic communities for plenary sessions, working groups, a Student Summit, meetings and tours of App State’s energy initiatives.
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Webinar)
July 30, 12-1 p.m.
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this webinar to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 11.
Lunch & Learn: Multi-Generational Team Building in the Workplace
July 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
At this lunch and learn event, Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Action Greensboro’s Campus Greensboro initiative, will lead a discussion on cross-generational collaboration in the workplace.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 31, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Application Deadline: IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator
July 31
Launched through a partnership with Queen City Fintech and MEDICI, IBM is bringing its new Hyper Protect Accelerator to Charlotte. The program aims to facilitate growth for the next generation of fintech and healthtech companies with data security solutions. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: Small Business Launch Challenge
July 31
Applications are live for Forsyth Tech’s fall 2019 Launch Challenge program, an accelerator in which prospective business owners can successfully get their businesses off the ground and potentially land funding in the process.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro’s LaunchLab 101
July 31
This five-week accelerator program, hosted by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for startup teams and founders to develop their customer base, form a market strategy, learn financial skills and how to pitch to investors. Sessions begin in August. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
