On the tech horizon: Here’s a look at what’s coming across NC in May

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for May.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of:

Also, check out our list of 145 meetups in the Triangle.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.

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

May 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.

ProductCampRTP Spring 2020 Unconference

May 2, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @NCSU Hunt Library

ProductCampRTP is back with another “unconference” style program. This season’s event will focus on the role of data in solving problems.

May 3, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Venture Connect Summit 2020 (Online)

May 4 (online)

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is bringing its flagship Venture Connect Summit online—tech and life science companies can join to network and connect with other entrepreneurs and investors virtually. More TechWire coverage here.

Application Deadline: City of Winston-Salem Small Business Plan Competition

May 4

The City of Winston-Salem’s Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement is hosting its sixth Business Plan Competition, in which winners can receive grants and micro-loans for starting up their business.

Tech Slam ‘N Eggs

May 5, 7:30-9 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Presented by Flywheel Coworking and hosted by Benekiva CEO Bobbie Shrivastav, this event will feature live technology demos from Triad-area startups.

CIO + IT Executive Roundtable

May 5, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

In this virtual session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and best practices in their field.

Code for Chapel Hill

May 5, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

May 6, 7:30-9 a.m. (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.

CISO + IT Security Executive Roundtable

May 6, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

May 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.

1 Million Cups RTP

May 6, 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

May 6, 9-10 a.m. (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

May 6, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Packard Place Public House

May 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

Every Wednesday, Packard Place is hosting a virtual gathering with Charlotte’s tech community. Join for networking and conversations over drinks.

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Matthews)

May 6, 6-8 p.m. @Black Chicken Wine Cellar

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Matthews.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

May 7, 5-8 p.m. (online)

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: Leadership Raleigh

May 8

In this nine-month program, participants will develop the skills and knowledge needed to be a community leader.

Triangle Tech Net

May 8, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

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

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

May 10, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

May 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Pizza will be provided.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

May 13, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups RTP

May 13, 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

May 13, 9-10 a.m. (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

May 13, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Packard Place Public House

May 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

Every Wednesday, Packard Place is hosting a virtual gathering with Charlotte’s tech community. Join for networking and conversations over drinks.

Lunch & Learn: Mobile Connectivity: BLE, NFC, UWB & Beyond

May 14, 12-1 p.m. @Smashing Boxes

In this lunch and learn, CrossComm Senior Software Engineer Ben Berry will share the advantages and drawbacks of USB, Classic Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, UWB, WiFi and 5G.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

May 14, 5-8 p.m. (online)

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Southpark)

May 14, 6-8 p.m. @Rooster’s Southpark

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members.

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Cornelius)

May 14, 6-8 p.m. @D9 Brewing Company

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Cornelius.

Ice House Entrepreneurship Workshop

May 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – West Boulevard

In this free workshop, participants will learn how to adopt and apply the entrepreneurial mindset in their lives.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

May 17, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Code for Chapel Hill

May 19, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

May 20, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

Virtual Tech Job Fair

May 20, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups RTP

May 20, 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

May 20, 9-10 a.m. (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

May 20, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Packard Place Public House

May 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network

May 21, 3-4:30 p.m. @NC Innovation Center

NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government. This month’s event will feature a talk from Tracy Doaks, the new secretary of the NC Department of IT and State CIO.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

May 21, 5-8 p.m. (online)

Triangle Tech Net

May 22, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

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

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

May 24, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

May 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

May 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

May 27, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups RTP

May 27, 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

May 27, 9-10 a.m. (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

May 27, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Skookum Volcano Tour

May 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

May 28, 5-8 p.m. (online)

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

May 31, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Application Deadline: New Ventures Accelerator [EXTENDED]

May 31

New Ventures is currently accepting applicants for its latest accelerator cohort. Companies accepted into the three-month program receive a residency at Flywheel Coworking, acceptance into Winston Starts’ Explore Program, mentorship, and access to top investors in the Triad and beyond. The accelerator culminates in a competition where an average of $50,000 in funding is awarded per startup. (NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, New Ventures has rescheduled the accelerator. The application deadline is now extended to May 31, and the accelerator will begin in August.)