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

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 April:

Virtual Discussion with UNC Gillings School Entrepreneurs of Color

April 1, 5:30 p.m. (online)

In this virtual event, UNC Gillings School of Public Health alumni and faculty entrepreneurs will join to share their experiences starting public health consultancies, empowering girls, building resilience in rural communities and more.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

April 2, 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.

Duke MEDx Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

April 6, 7-10 p.m. (online)

Duke MEDx’s free Entrepreneurship Workshop Series features interactive talks from local experts. Events will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom.

Leading From the Boardroom: The Diversity Imperative

April 6-7 (online)

This virtual program, tailored towards current and aspiring directors and organizations, will cover the latest data on diversity, equity and inclusion and board decision-making, preparing for service on a for-profit board, advancing skills as a sitting director, corporate governance, and more.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 7, 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

April 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.

Cary Chamber Economic Development: Updates with RTRP

April 7, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Cary Chamber is hosting a virtual event featuring Ryan Combs, executive director of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 7, 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

April 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.

Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed

April 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are hosting a virtual event series (held every Wednesday) featuring free library resources that nonprofits can use to research competition, find trends in their industry, and identify sales prospects and sources of supply.

Duke Global Health Institute Student Research Showcase

April 7, 12-1 p.m. (online)

Duke’s Global Health Institute is hosting a virtual showcase of students’ research projects and experiences, presented via individual presentations and a panel discussion.

Finding Your Unique Latino Voice in Corporate America: Fireside Chat w/ Bryan Torres of GSK

April 7, 12:30 p.m. (online)

Prospanica NC is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Bryan Torres, platform engineer of dry powder inhaler filling at GSK.

Pitch: A Competition for Black Student-Founders

April 8-9 (online)

This virtual event, hosted by Duke University and North Carolina Central University, will bring together student entrepreneurs and recent alumni founders to showcase their businesses, win prizes, and build relationships with investors and other entrepreneurs.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

April 9, 9-10:30 a.m. (online)

Raleigh Chamber’s next C-Suite Perspectives event will feature Bill Spruill, co-founder and CEO of Global Data Consortium, who will share how the organization has been growing through the pandemic and how it’s creating a hybrid work style and collaborative space.

Triangle Tech Net

April 9, 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.

Wake Tech Small Business Center Pre-Launch Series

April 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

Wake Tech’s Small Business Center is hosting a three-part virtual workshop series on how to develop a strong business plan.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

April 13, 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.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

April 13, 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 14, 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

April 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

April 14, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 14, 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

April 14, 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.

Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed

April 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are hosting a virtual event series (held every Wednesday) featuring free library resources that nonprofits can use to research competition, find trends in their industry, and identify sales prospects and sources of supply.

2021 UNC Innovation Showcase

April 14, 4-6 p.m. (online)

UNC Chapel Hill’s annual Innovation Showcase celebrates the work of faculty, students, alumni and local business founders. In this year’s program, UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and other leaders will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Innovate Carolina roadmap.

Packard Place Public House

April 14, 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.

AMMI: Analytics & Machine-Learning for Maternal-Health Interventions

April 15-16 (online)

This virtual conference, hosted by the Carolina Health Informatics Program, brings together multi-disciplinary researchers from maternal health, machine learning, informatics and medical imaging to discuss topics surrounding prenatal health.

Application Deadline: 2021 NC State Andrews Launch Accelerator

April 16

NC State’s 14-week Andrews Launch Accelerator provides equity-free seed capital, guidance and resources to help student founders take their startups to the next level.

2021 State Energy Conference of NC

April 19-22 (online)

The annual State Energy Conference is back this year with a virtual program featuring 30 sessions and six different tracks with expert speakers, Q&As, networking and a virtual exhibit hall.

Duke MEDx Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

April 20, 7-10 p.m. (online)

Duke MEDx’s free Entrepreneurship Workshop Series features interactive talks from local experts. Events will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 21, 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

April 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.

NC TECH’s Virtual Tech Job Expo

April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (online)

At NC TECH’s virtual Tech Job Expo, employers can connect and network with professionals who are seeking jobs and internships in tech. Tickets are free for candidates and jobseekers.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 21, 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

April 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.

Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed

April 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are hosting a virtual event series (held every Wednesday) featuring free library resources that nonprofits can use to research competition, find trends in their industry, and identify sales prospects and sources of supply.

Duke I&E Academy Research Translation & Commercialization Series

April 22, 12 p.m. (online)

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s multi-part Research Translation & Commercialization Workshop Series will cover strategy and business plan development, venture deals, managing a team and launching a venture.

NSF SBIR/STTR Program Overview

April 22, 1 p.m. (online)

Join this webinar to learn how the National Science Foundation participates in the SBIR/STTR program and how you can benefit.

Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session

April 22, 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.

Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Conference 2021

April 22-23 (online)

UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise are hosting a two-day, virtual conference bringing together academic, industry and government leaders to examine trends, issues and opportunities for the future of entrepreneurship research and policy.

Triangle Tech Net

April 23, 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.

Application Deadline: Spring 2021 Duke Incubation Fund Awards

April 23

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship welcomes applications for its next Duke Incubation Fund round, which provides up to $40,000 per project of seed funding for early-stage technologies and ideas with potential for commercialization.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

April 27, 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.

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

April 27, 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.

Red Hat Summit 2021

April 27-28 (online)

This year, Red Hat’s annual summit is a two-part virtual experience with small-scale events planned for later in the year. This month’s two-day program will present the latest news and discussions about open source innovation, Q&As with experts, customer sessions and more.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 28, 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

April 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 Wilmington

April 28, 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

April 28, 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.

Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed

April 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are hosting a virtual event series (held every Wednesday) featuring free library resources that nonprofits can use to research competition, find trends in their industry, and identify sales prospects and sources of supply.

Better Community Planning & Economic Development Series (Part II)

April 28, 1-2 p.m. (online)

LeverageNC is hosting a four-part webinar series exploring small town economic development and quality of life, post-pandemic real estate and land use practices, asset-based economic development, and reviving suburbs and commercial corridors. This installment will cover how the pandemic is affecting real estate and land use.

Packard Place Public House

April 28, 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.