Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for July, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar soon.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our list of June events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina. We’ve also put together a list of Triangle meetups.
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 look at what’s to come in July:
Application Deadline: Ice House Facilitator Training
July 1
NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training, held August 6-8 in Wilson, aims to serve education partners interested in offering the course at their institutions. More details on the program here.
CEOCircle: Peer to Peer Learning for Established Businesses
July 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Bunker Labs RDU’s CEOCircle helps local veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs to position their companies for future growth. This program is designed for businesses that are beyond the idea stage of development.
1 Million Cups CLT
July 3, 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 Asheville
July 3, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
NCBiotech PopUp at the Frontier
July 3, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @The Frontier
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is hosting a drop-in popup at The Frontier’s Canyon Room. Come meet the team and learn more about the center’s resources for life science ventures.
Larger Than Life Science
July 4, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with fellow members of the life science community at the free Larger Than Life Science events series, presented by LaunchBio.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 4, 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.
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.
UNC IE Bagel Breakfast Social
July 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. @UNC Institute for the Environment
UNC’s Institute for the Environment hosts a monthly breakfast inviting a guest speaker to discuss their latest research and projects.
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.
UX Design w/ Erik Johnson, Purpose UX
July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
In this workshop, Erik Johnson of Purpose UX will teach entrepreneurs the importance of user experience design in product development. This session is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
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.
Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur
July 11, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
This full-day program helps entrepreneurs better understand the investment process and find out what investors are looking for. These insights will help participants prep for raising capital with an insider’s perspective in mind. The event features a panel with local investors and a keynote talk from Joy Parr Drach, president and CEO of Advanced Animal Diagnostics.
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.
TechGirlz Workshop: Game Design w/ Kodu
July 11, 5-8 p.m. @Varonis
In this workshop, students will learn how to create an immersive video game with Kodu, a free software program from Microsoft.
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.
RTA Transportation Breakfast
July 12, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @Umstead Hotel and Spa
The Regional Transportation Alliance is hosting a breakfast focused on hyperloop travel technology, featuring Virgin Hyperloop One Head of Marketing and Communications Ryan Kelly and NCDOT Chief Deputy Secretary David Howard.
Triangle Tech Net
July 12, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
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.
HQ Gateway Sneak Peek
July 12, 4-6 p.m. @HQ Gateway
HQ Raleigh invites members and partners to check out its new location at Gateway Plaza.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
July 16, 6-7:30 p.m. @American Underground
ImBlackInTech’s monthly mixer event convenes the local entrepreneurial community in support of the growth of founders and professionals of color in the Triangle’s tech startup ecosystem.
Triangle Global Health Leadership Forum
July 16, 4-6:30 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
Triangle Global Health Consortium is hosting an event to bring together local health leaders to address global health challenges.
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.
Websites That Work w/ Charique L. Richardson, Digital Innovation
July 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
In this workshop, Charique Richardson of Digital Innovation Media Group will show startups how to create a website that successfully generates and acquires new leads for their business. This session is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
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.
Digital Health Happy Hour
July 17, 5-7 p.m. @American Underground (@Main)
DHIT’s free networking event comes to American Underground this month, featuring a preview of the organization’s upcoming educational programs and collaborations. Join to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders over craft beers.
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.
Triangle TechBreakfast
July 18, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters
Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.
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.
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.
Optimizing Leads w/ Eric Boggs, Rev Boss/The Revenue Exchange
July 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
In this workshop, RevBoss CEO Eric Boggs will share tips early-stage entrepreneurs should implement when looking for their first customers. This session is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
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.
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.
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.
Triangle Tech Net
July 26, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
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.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
July 30, 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 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.
Sales Management w/ Charlie Winn, liine
July 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
In this workshop, Charlie Winn of liine will show entrepreneurs how to develop a productive, practical direct selling strategy. This session is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
