Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for February.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of…
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s ongoing initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in February:
Spring 2021 NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grant Applications Open
February 1
The NC IDEA Foundation is offering two grant opportunities for startups this season: NC IDEA MICRO provides $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs looking to validate and advance their ideas. NC IDEA SEED provides $50,000 grants to early-stage companies, giving them the boost they need to scale faster. Applications for the spring 2021 cycle open on Feb. 1 and close on March 1.
Evolve Operations Bootcamp
February 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
Flywheel is hosting a five-week educational program covering management and operations for startup founders and C-suite employees. The course is tailored toward startups that have raised funding and are ready to scale their business operations.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
February 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
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.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap Program
February 2, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to identify promising markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. (Classes will be conducted online simultaneously across six NC regions/cities: Asheville, the Triangle, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and the Triad.)
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 3, 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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
February 3, 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.
NC Chamber Environmental Compliance Conference
February 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m. (online)
Environmental and safety compliance professionals are invited to join industry experts, the NC Chamber and NC Department of Environmental Quality for a discussion on regulatory issues and policies impacting air, water, waste and natural resources.
Halt the ‘Covid Slide’ & Support Working Women
February 3, 9-10 a.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a free webinar focused on the benefits of reacHIRE’s Aurora, a digital solution to help companies and organizations to engage and retain the women in their workforce.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
February 3, 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 RTP
February 3, 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.
Show It; Don’t Say It: Design Visualization to Create & Convince
February 3, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual workshop, Laut Design CEO and Creative Director Mike Laut will lead a session covering different design and visualization solutions that businesses can adopt.
Packard Place Public House
February 3, 5:15-6:30 p.m. (online)
Every two weeks, Charlotte’s entrepreneurial community joins together virtually for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Ellevating Together Series
February 4, 8-9 a.m. (online)
The Triangle chapter of Ellevate is hosting a roundtable discussion featuring women at all career stages.
On the Menu: The Physics Nature of Entrepreneurship
February 4, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Research Triangle Park’s next On the Menu webinar will cover how physics principles can be applied to implementing a business plan.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
February 5, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Building Up-fit Grant
February 5
The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-Fit Grant helps to fund improvements, renovations and/or additions to commercial property owned by local businesses. Applications for the next round of grants are open now.
Black Wings Hacks 2021
February 5-7 (online)
Rewriting the Code Black Wings is hosting a three-day virtual hackathon open to all college women in tech majors.
Evolve Operations Bootcamp
February 9, 5-7 p.m. (online)
Flywheel is hosting a five-week educational program covering management and operations for startup founders and C-suite employees. The course is tailored toward startups that have raised funding and are ready to scale their business operations.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
February 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join for food, drinks and networking with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap Program
February 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to identify promising markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. (Classes will be conducted online simultaneously across six NC regions/cities: Asheville, the Triangle, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and the Triad.)
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 10, 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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
February 10, 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
February 10, 8-9 a.m. @Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC Pembroke
In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
SBIR/STTR Grant Education Seminar
February 10, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)
First Flight Venture Center and scientific consultants from Eva Garland Consulting are hosting an educational seminar on how to submit a successful SBIR/STTR grant application.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
February 10, 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 RTP
February 10, 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.
Fireside Chat with Adwerx & we are: How to Create an Inclusive Culture
February 10, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill and UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center are hosting a fireside chat on diversity, equity and inclusion, with Adwerx VP of People Operations Leo D’Agostino and we are CEO and Co-Founder Ronda Bullock.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant (2021 Cycle 2)
February 10
The NC Biotech Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications are open for the next cycle of funding.
Triangle Tech Net
February 12, 11:30 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
ReCONNECT for the Future: Virtual Emerging Issues Forum
February 15-18 (online)
The Institute for Emerging Issues’ next virtual ReCONNECT NC forum will cover ways to activate change on a local level in communities across North Carolina this year. More TechWire coverage here.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
February 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
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.
Ellevate Webinar: How To Be an Antiracist Ally w/ Raven Solomon
February 16, 6-7 p.m. (online)
The Triangle chapter of Ellevate is hosting a webinar on how to activate antiracist allyship in everyday professional and personal life.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap Program
February 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to identify promising markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. (Classes will be conducted online simultaneously across six NC regions/cities: Asheville, the Triangle, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and the Triad.)
STREAM 2021
February 16-17 (online)
This virtual tradeshow aims to help North Carolina and South Carolina manufacturers in the Greater Charlotte region to connect to new local suppliers.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 17, 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.
NC TECH CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
February 17, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
In this virtual session, CISOs, VPs and director-level tech leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and best practices in their field.
NC TECH CISO + IT Security Roundtable
February 17, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting convenes CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies. A roundtable discussion will focus on topics relevant to the field.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
February 17, 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 Wilmington
February 17, 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 RTP
February 17, 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.
Packard Place Public House
February 17, 5:15-6:30 p.m. (online)
Every two weeks, Charlotte’s entrepreneurial community joins together virtually for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Duke Startup Connect Networking Fair
February 18, 3-7 p.m. (online)
This online networking event will convene Duke students with representatives of startups that are hiring new talent.
ElectriCities Connections Summit
February 22-26 (online)
ElectriCities is hosting a virtual conference to convene public power leaders, peers and organizations to share best practices, trends and solutions for the power industry.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
February 23, 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.
Transforming Business in the Digital Age
February 23, 6-8 p.m.
Tech Talent South is hosting a panel of experts discussing the power of digital transformation and how it can be used to solve traditional problems.
SBTDC’s Taking the Leap Program
February 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to identify promising markets, write a business plan, run their finances and market their brand. (Classes will be conducted online simultaneously across six NC regions/cities: Asheville, the Triangle, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and the Triad.)
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 24, 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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
February 24, 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 Wilmington
February 24, 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 RTP
February 24, 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.
NC Rural Center Homegrown Leaders Training
February 24-26 (online)
North Carolina Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training program supports community leaders who are working to build regional collaboration across North Carolina. People who live or work in the following counties are eligible to apply: Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Johnston, Jones, Onslow, Sampson and Wayne.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session
February 25, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
Triangle Tech Net
February 26, 11:30 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
