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 June:
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
June 1, 5-7 p.m. @Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing. Join for some outdoor networking.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
June 1, 6-7:30 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 on the first Tuesday of every month.
Application Deadline: CCE 2021 Velocity Accelerator
June 6
Applications are open for the Center for Creative Economy’s next Velocity Accelerator cohort. Throughout the 10-week program, founders will work with mentors and industry experts to refine their business model, analyze their market, prepare a financial forecast, construct a launch plan, and develop an investor pitch.
Application Deadline: 2021 New Ventures Challenge
June 7
This year’s New Ventures Challenge program will feature four tracks: Health/Wellness/Nutrition, AgTech, B2B Software, and Come Up for Minority Founders. Participating teams will be given the opportunity to win seed funding, land a spot in the 12-week accelerator, and learn from industry experts and mentors. More TechWire coverage here.
Electrification 2021
June 7-10 (online)
The Electric Power Research Institute’s Electrification 2021 International Conference & Exposition will be held online in three parts. This session will cover e-mobility.
Fintech Generations 2021
June 7-11 (online)
This year’s Fintech Generations program will feature three days of virtual panel discussions, fireside chats, VIP roundtables and networking with more than 1,000 executives, entrepreneurs and innovators.
ProductCamp ON>LINE
June 11-12 (online)
ProductCamp RTP is teaming up with multiple chapters nationwide to host a free, virtual “unconference” for entrepreneurs, startups, innovators and anyone who builds, designs, markets or manages a product or service worldwide.
RIoT LVIII: Connecting Rural Communities to the Global Economy
June 15, 4-5 p.m. @Gig East Exchange in Wilson
RIoT is celebrating the launch of the Gig East Exchange in Wilson, as the organization continues its expansion into the eastern North Carolina region. Join this event to learn how the City of Wilson, RIoT and local startups are leading eastern North Carolina’s growth.
Red Hat Summit 2021
June 15-16 (online)
This year, Red Hat’s annual summit is a two-part, virtual experience with small-scale events planned for later in the year. The first part occurred last week. This month’s two-day program will feature breakout sessions and technical content geared toward the tracks and topics most relevant to your career.
NC4ME & Sandhills NCWorks Virtual Hiring Event
June 16, 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. (online)
NC4ME and NCWorks are hosting a virtual hiring event to connect veterans, transitioning service members, guard/reserves and military spouses with local employers seeking new talent.
Critical Issues Series: Risk & Resilience Forum
June 24, 8:30-10 a.m. (online)
This virtual event will address timely topics related to economic development, public policy and elections in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.
Electrification 2021
June 28-30 (online)
The Electric Power Research Institute’s Electrification 2021 International Conference & Exposition will be held online in three parts. This session will cover decarbonization.
Application Deadline: UNC TraCS $5,000-$50,000 Grants
June 29
UNC’s North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (NC TraCS) provides one-year research grants of up to $25,000, requiring 50% matching funds by campus departments or partner institutions. The program supports new research projects as they capture preliminary data before seeking future funding.
