WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup world.
“The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar. To find out what’s happening in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights events in October. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here. If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar for more, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Here’s our lineup of Triangle events through the end of September:
CEOCircle Raleigh-Durham: Peer to Peer Learning for Established Businesses
September 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @Boylan Executive Center
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.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
September 3, 5-7 p.m. @Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
After a summer month off, Downtown Techies is back with another networking event in downtown Raleigh. Join to connect with fellow members of the tech community.
Raleigh Chamber/CPI Security First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
September 4, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @PNC Arena
Join Raleigh Chamber to celebrate first responders from several local agencies.
Cary Chamber Economic Development Meeting
September 4, 8-9 a.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Cary Chamber is hosting a transportation-focused discussion with guest speaker Joe Milazzo, executive director of the Regional Transportation Alliance.
1 Million Cups RTP
September 4, 9-10 a.m. @5 LABS – Research Triangle Park
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.
UNC Sustainability Awards Gala
September 5
UNC’s Center for Sustainable Enterprise and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is hosting an awards program to recognize an alumnus-founded North Carolina-based company that’s incorporating sustainable practices into their business.
Raleigh Chamber Coffee with Leaders: Sepi Saidi
September 5, 7:30-9 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Join Raleigh Chamber for a coffee social event with Sepi Saidi, president and CEO of SEPI Engineering & Construction. Registration is free for employees of member firms.
SMART Series: Energy-Efficient Buildings
September 5, 8-10 a.m. @RTP HQ
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is hosting a group of experts who will share regional case studies showing how energy-efficient solutions are being put to use in government buildings. A panel and audience Q&A will follow the speakers’ presentations.
Lunch & Learn: IoT Meets Rodent Traps
September 5, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
RIoT is hosting a lunch and learn with Gaëlle Fages and Michael Zimmermann, who will share how they led the development of Bayer’s Remote Rodent Monitoring System using a LoRa-powered IoT solution.
Larger Than Life Science: 10,000-Foot View
September 5, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with members of the life science community at the free Larger Than Life Science event series, presented by LaunchBio. This month, the event will feature new residents at BioLabs NC, discussions on recruiting talent and the state of entrepreneurship in North Carolina, and a session on drone technology.
Recruiting Technical Talent
September 5, 6:30-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Tech Talent South Raleigh is hosting a workshop on how to stand out during the job search.
Triangle Tech Net
September 6, 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
September 6, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Friday Force: Drive New Business with Social Media
September 6, 12-1:15 p.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Learn how to build your following on different social media platforms at this workshop, hosted by the Cary Chamber of Commerce.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED
September 9, 5 p.m.
The NC IDEA SEED grant program offers a select group of early-stage startups $50,000 in funding before they seek future investments. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network of investors and business leaders.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO
September 9, 5 p.m.
Applications are open for NC IDEA’s MICRO grant program. Funding of up to $10,000 will be awarded to early-stage companies seeking to validate and further develop their ideas. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network.
Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours
September 9, 5:30-7 p.m. @Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh North
Join Raleigh Chamber at Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh North for an evening networking event with 100 members of the business community. This event is free for employees of Chamber member firms.
Black Communities: A Conference for Collaboration
September 9-11 @Carolina Theatre
The three-day Black Communities Conference features panel discussions, local tours, film screenings, workshops, keynotes and more programming aimed to foster collaboration among black communities.
Getting Gender Smart: Impact Investing with a Gender Lens
September 9-11 @Duke Fuqua School of Business
This two-day course hosted by Duke’s CASE i3 Initiative on Impact Investing focuses on deploying capital for women and girls, covering topics including fund and deal selection, impact management and portfolio improvement.
Pendomonium
September 9-11 @Raleigh Convention Center
Presented by Raleigh-based Pendo, Pendomonium is an annual conference that showcases the process behind developing great software.
Triangle BABCNC Technology & Economic Development Panel
September 10, 8-10:30 a.m. @Mayton Inn
NC TECH, the Triangle British American Business Council and the Organization of Women in International Trade-Greater Triangle are hosting a panel of experts for a discussion on technology’s role in economic development.
UNC IE Bagel Breakfast Social
September 10, 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.
Downtown Techies Durham Happy Hour
September 10, 5-7 p.m. @Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
Downtown Techies Durham is back with another happy hour event this month in the Bull City. Join to connect with fellow members of the tech community.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
September 10, 5:15-7:30 p.m. @5 Laboratory Drive
Triangle Biotech Tuesday, a monthly event series, connects scientific professionals across the Research Triangle area.
Pints & Pitches Chapel Hill
September 10, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Pit Chapel Hill
Join Chapel Hill Economic Development for appetizers and networking with local entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers and professionals. Attendees can pitch their business ideas.
Funders & Founders Connect
September 10, 6-8 p.m. @WeWork Durham.ID
WeWork is hosting a networking event and discussion with Bull City Venture Partners General Partner David Jones. Join to grow your network and learn more about the VC-founder relationship.
Angel Capital Association Southeast Regional Meeting
September 10-11 @Research Triangle Park
The Angel Capital Association, RTP Capital Associates and The Launch Place are hosting an event featuring workshops and keynotes covering regional entrepreneurial ecosystem building, models of angel investing, the dynamics of investor networks and investment syndication.
Lunch & Learn: Why IP Strategy Matters
September 11, 12-1 p.m. @Smashing Boxes
At this lunch and learn, SotoIP Cofounder and Patent Attorney John Sotomayor will cover the factors startups need to consider when protecting their intellectual property.
Big Launch Challenge
September 11, 1:30-6 p.m. @RTP HQ
This year’s Big Launch Challenge will be held at the Angel Capital Association’s Southeast Regional Meeting. Ten select startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and potentially land funding from The Launch Place’s pre-seed and seed funds. The first-place winner will receive $15,000; second-place will receive $5,000.
On the Menu: Body Language – Building Rapport
September 12, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Frontier
RTP Frontier is hosting a workshop on non-verbal cues and signals. Participants can learn how their body language can influence an interaction for better or worse. Lunch will be provided.
Lunch & Learn: Data in the Driver’s Seat
September 12, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join Klarrio and RIoT for a meetup covering the Data Services Hub (DSH) traffic streaming data platform.
WIB-RTP: Young Women In Bio Presents Biogen’s ‘Back to School’ Event
September 12, 3:45-6 p.m. @Biogen
At this career-focused event, students will participate in hands-on experiments and tours with female biotech professionals at Biogen. Pizza will be served.
Digital Therapeutics: Software as Treatment
September 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
UNC’s Office of Technology Commercialization is hosting a seminar on the state of the digital therapeutics industry, presented by Sarah Jackson and Carly Levin of Click Therapeutics.
Entrepalooza
September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @NC State Talley Student Union, Stafford Commons
Join Entrepalooza to check out the latest innovative projects, ventures and initiatives being launched by NC State students, faculty and alumni.
WIB-RTP: Demystifying Entrepreneurship
September 12, 6-8 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
Women in Bio-RTP is hosting a panel of local female founders and business owners for a discussion on starting a business, creating a business plan and attracting funding. Food and drinks provided.
How Gender Bias Affects How We Decide & Connect
September 12, 6-8 p.m. @The Umstead
Ellevate’s Triangle chapter is hosting a talk on gender bias and its impact on professional relationships. The session will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Dickinson, clinical associate professor of management and corporate communication at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Innovate Carolina Network Forum: Innovation by Design
September 13, 9-11 a.m. @The Carolina Inn
Join UNC Chapel Hill Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to hear his vision and strategies for boosting the university’s role as an innovation-driven institution. Light breakfast will be served.
Accelerating the Circular Economy (Epsilon Eta + Institute for the Environment)
September 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @UNC Frank Porter Graham Student Union Auditorium
UNC’s Institute for the Environment is hosting a panel covering how circular economy practices can be incorporated into supply chains. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Application Deadline: DHIT Startup Pitch Competition
September 13
DHIT is hosting its inaugural startup pitch competition at the 2019 DHIT Summit on November 13 in Durham. The organization welcomes early-stage healthcare startups to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products and services to a live audience. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
Kaleidoscope Biz Fest
September 14, 12-7 p.m. @Rhythms Live Music Hall
The Kaleidoscope Women’s Entrepreneurship Festival features dietary-conscious food, a diverse lineup of speakers, a yoga session and a vendor showcase.
Black Entrepreneurship Week
September 16-20
Shaw University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center is hosting a full week of insightful talks, panels and other events across downtown Raleigh to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Triangle community. More details here.
CED Network Meetup
September 17, 5:30-7 p.m. @HQ@Centennial
Council for Entrepreneurial Development members are invited to an evening of networking every quarter. Light appetizers and beverages will be served.
RIoT XXXVII in Washington DC
September 17, 6-8 p.m. @Mindspace
RIoT is coming to Washington DC for its next regional innovation event. The program features a lineup of speakers, sponsor exhibits and talks on data security, network facility management, IT provisioning and more.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
September 17, 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.
Less Hustle, More Flow: Improving Your Entrepreneurial Efficiency
September 17, 6-8 p.m. @Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Next up in its Back Business Momentum seminar series, Raleigh Chamber will host a workshop covering business workflows, time management, optimizing productivity and more.
Empowering Women Together Monthly Meeting
September 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @First Flight Venture Center
Empowering Women Together’s September meetup features a talk on small wins and progress-oriented mindset.
Ag Tech Professional Forum
September 18, 4-7 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workplace environment.
Digital Health Happy Hour
September 18, 5-7 p.m. @HQ Gateway
DHIT’s free networking event comes to HQ Raleigh’s new Gateway location this month. Join to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders over craft beers.
You Can Be a Photographer: Photography for Marketing
September 18, 5-8:30 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center
In this workshop, students will learn about the different types of photography and editing components. They’ll also be able to tour Hangar6, a prototyping and design space in RTP.
TiE-RIoT PitchFest
September 18, 6-9 p.m. @RTP HQ
RIoT and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) have partnered for a pitch event featuring presentations from select female founders in the Triangle.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant
September 18
The NC Biotech Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding of up to $100,000 to aid in the commercial development of university-held life science inventions.
Triangle TechBreakfast
September 19, 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.
Emperor’s New Clothes: Digital Transformation Within IT
September 19, 9-10:45 a.m. @WeWork Durham.ID
NC TECH is hosting a discussion on how businesses can adopt emerging technology to improve their internal IT operations.
Informing Innovation
September 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Hamner Conference Center
Hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Life Science Intelligence program, this event covers resources for accessing, understanding and managing market reports, literature and data.
AMA Triangle: Beyond Social Media – Using Data to Engage Millennials & GenZ
September 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Brier Creek Country Club
For AMA Triangle’s next meeting, Mockingbird Lab Founder Lucy Caldwell will present a talk on how brands can better engage with members of the Millennial and GenZ generations.
RTP180: Medical Devices
September 19, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier
Join RTP Frontier and five local experts for a panel about innovations in the medical industry, including IoT devices, hospital sensors, cancer treatment, cannabis, drones and more.
RTCC Cleantech Innovators’ Networking
September 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Energy
Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster to welcome the newest class of cleantech startups in the Joules Accelerator. Come meet the startups, hear their pitches and network with peers over drinks.
Bunker Brews Raleigh-Durham: LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs
September 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @American Underground (@Main)
For this month’s Bunker Brews event, Bunker Labs RDU is hosting an informative seminar with Army veteran and LinkedIn expert Calvin Johnson.
Raleigh Chamber Annual Meeting Day
September 20, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is hosting a full-day annual meeting featuring panels with successful entrepreneurs, networking and a business showcase.
Triangle Tech Net
September 20, 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.
Duke Law Tech Lab Demo Day
September 20 @Duke I&E Bullpen
Duke University’s Law Tech Lab will graduate its latest cohort with a special demo day. Join to hear about the group’s innovations in legal technology.
NC Chamber Health Care Conference
September 20 @Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
North Carolina Chamber’s annual Health Care Conference brings together industry leaders for a day of discussion surrounding value-driven healthcare.
Civic Camp
September 20-21 @Red Hat Annex and Artspace
This annual event is a space for citizens, businesses and government representatives to innovate and launch community development projects.
Designing Mobile Apps
September 21, 2-5 p.m. @Willow Tree
In this TechGirlz event, students will work in teams to form a mobile app idea, develop a project concept and present it for feedback.
Brunch with an Innovative Bunch
September 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @BLUE- Carmichael Residence Hall
At this brunch event, Innovate Carolina will present a rundown of resources available to UNC students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Black Founders Exchange
September 22-27 @American Underground
Run in partnership with Google for Startups, Black Founders Exchange is a week-long immersive accelerator program for Black founders in Durham’s startup community.
Application Deadline: Duke Incubation Fund
September 23
The Duke Incubation Fund provides several grants of up to $20,000 for innovators with promising projects in the idea-stage.
UNC University Research Week
September 23-27 @UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill’s annual University Research Week is a chance for all campus departments to host activities promoting research in their area of study.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
September 24, 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.
North Carolina’s Emerging Leaders
September 24-25 @NC Chamber Office, Raleigh
The second class of NC Chamber’s Emerging Leaders program will present several talks on professional development and leadership at this two-day event.
Duke Digital Health Day
September 25, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Trent Semans Center
Duke University’s Mobile App Gateway is hosting a full-day conference covering “Digital Health Across the Lifespan.” Lunch will be provided.
ProductCampRTP Fall 2019 Conference
September 25, 5-9 p.m. @NCSU Hunt Library
The 11th annual ProductCampRTP Fall Conference will feature a night of networking and discussion focused on the 50-year anniversary of the Moon landing.
‘Where Do I Fit?’ Workshop
September 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @1789 Venture Lab
1789 is hosting a workshop on personality differences. Participants will take an assessment and learn how to match their personality, skills and interests with different roles in the startup world.
Invest in Cures & Rare Disease Forum
September 25-26 @NC Biotech Center
LaunchBio, UNC’s Catalyst for Rare Diseases, the Rare Disease InfoHub and NCBiotech are partnering to hold a two-day forum focused on nonprofit disease foundation investments in rare disease therapeutics.
Black Wall Street: Homecoming
September 25-27 in Downtown Durham
This annual conference brings the startup community together for a three-day experience celebrating diverse, multicultural entrepreneurs and investors in Durham.
Lunch with Venture for America
September 26, 12:30-3:30 p.m. @UNC Chapel Hill, Carmichael Hall (Blue Makerspace)
UNC student entrepreneurs: Join this event to meet a Venture for America representative and learn how to pitch your startup.
RTCC Members-Only Breakfast Series
September 27, 8-9 a.m. @PowerAmerica
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is launching a members-only networking breakfast series. The inaugural event will feature a talk from Regional Transportation Alliance Executive Director Joe Millazzo. Breakfast will be provided.
Robot Rumble
September 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @The Frontier
NC TECH’s Robot Rumble is a corporate team-building experience that will bring the tech sector together in a competition to benefit FIRST North Carolina‘s robotics programming and NC TECH’s Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship.
Art of Cool Festival
September 27-29 in Downtown Durham
Join the sixth annual Art of Cool Festival held in Downtown Durham. Jill Scott and Run DMC will headline this year’s program.
Application Deadline: StudioDuke
September 29
Presented by Duke I&E, Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network and Duke Arts, StudioDuke is a two-semester lab and mentorship program for undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are developing creative projects.
NCBiotech Jobs Network: Structured Networking
September 30, 12:30-2:30 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
This event, hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, helps attendees practice and grow their networking skills and expand their professional networks.
