Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in September. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in October. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Asheville Entrepreneurship Week 2019
September 2-8 in Asheville
One jam-packed series of events is in store at this year’s Asheville Entrepreneurship Week. Get a glimpse at the startup ecosystem in AVL and connect with companies and organizations that are leading its growth. Events include Asheville Startup Games, Intro to the Startup Scene, TEDxAsheville, Pitch Party, 1 Million Cups, Big Scary Fish Tank and more.
Intro to the Asheville Startup Scene
September 3, 5:30-7 p.m. @Venture Asheville
Join Venture Asheville Director Jeff Kaplan and Supportedly Co-Founder Stephanie Kissel for an introduction to Asheville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Tickets are free. Drinks provided.
AWS IoT Night
September 3, 6-8 p.m. @SnapAV
Jonathan Dion, senior technical evangelist for AWS in Canada, will lead a seminar on AWS’s IoT stack.
1 Million Cups CLT
September 4, 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
September 4, 9-10 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Startup 101: Business Model Canvas
September 4, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Hygge Coworking
Hosted by Charlotte Inno, this three-hour introductory workshop covers everything founders need to know about Lean Startup Methodology and the Business Model Canvas. Topics to be covered include opportunity assessment, value proposition, customer discovery and more.
Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics & Automation Demonstration
September 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
Join this seminar to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in Charlotte’s manufacturing market.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series
September 4, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Next up in Asheville Chamber’s “Smart Series” events: A program covering the Chamber’s workforce benefits for member companies. Lunch will be provided.
World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speaker Series
September 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Hilton Charlotte Center City
U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Science Paul Dabbar will share his perspective on trends in energy research and technology, and the impact of the U.S.’s energy program.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 5, 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.
BABC Charlotte End of Summer Networking Social
September 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Upstream, SouthPark
Join British American Business Council Charlotte for a networking social as they kick-off their next programming season. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Intentional Collision: Continuing Education
September 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @tekMountain
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second installment of its Intentional Collision series, a program focused on inclusive work environments.
Pitch Party AVL Entrepreneurship Week Edition
September 5, 6-8 p.m. @Hatch AVL
Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this event hosted by Hatch AVL in conjunction with the Asheville Entrepreneurship Week. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience, and the best-voted pitch will land a spot at an upcoming 1 Million Cups Asheville.
Mojo Connect
September 5, 6-9 p.m. @Mojo Coworking
Asheville’s Mojo Coworking and AIGA are kicking off a new series of speed networking events for local creatives. Join this month for the first one.
Mindful Mornings Asheville
September 6, 8-9:30 a.m. @Upcountry Brewery
A monthly occasion, Mindful Mornings brings together social entrepreneurs and advocates to network and share their goals.
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.
Triad Startup Demo Day Powered by New Ventures
September 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place
At this event, more than 50 Triad-based tech startups will present their products and services. In addition, the latest cohort in the 2019 New Ventures Accelerator will showcase their work to the community.
Big Scary Fish Tank
September 6, 6-9 p.m. @Asheville Masonic Temple
The Asheville Investment Club is hosting a live pitch competition featuring presentations from four finalists who are seeking funding for their startup.
Application Deadline: NorthState Tech Lab
September 6
NorthState and HQ Greensboro are seeking applications for their six-week business strategy development and coaching program for early-stage tech companies.
CLT Black Leadership Brunch: Igniting a Thriving Black Ecosystem
September 7, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @The Movement Center
Black Business Owners of Charlotte is hosting a brunch for local business leaders in the public and private sectors.
Asheville Startup Games
September 7, 1-4 p.m. @Well Played
The inaugural Asheville Startup Games, held on Asheville Entrepreneurship Week, convenes startup teams to compete to earn $1,600 for a charity of their choice.
Asheville Play Studios Grand Opening
September 7, 4-7 p.m. @Asheville Play Studios
Podcast and video recording studio Asheville Play is hosting a grand opening to debut their new space. Join for networking, local beer and a tour of the studio.
TEDxAsheville
September 8, 1-5 p.m. @Diana Wortham Theatre
This year’s TEDx Asheville comes with the theme: “Challenging Assumptions Breaking New Ground.”
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.
Employment Laws Every Business Owner Should Know
September 10, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Join Shawn Straub, owner and co-founder of ALT HR Partners, for a workshop on employment laws small businesses and startups need to know.
What’s on the Horizon for University City?
September 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. @Armored Cow Brewing Co.
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s north chapter is hosting University City Partners Executive Director Darlene Heater to discuss the latest real estate development projects happening in the University City area.
Charlotte Angel Fund Meeting
September 10, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join this meeting to learn more about the Charlotte Angel Fund and its contributions to early-stage companies in North Carolina. As CAF expands to the Lake Norman area, they invite Davidson students and the surrounding community to come and engage.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
September 11, 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
September 11, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Application Deadline: 3 Day Startup
September 11
3 Day Startup is a hands-on workshop where Davidson College students of any major can learn key entrepreneurial skills. The program is free, but prospective participants must apply by September 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Bunker Brews Wilmington: Getting REAL about Real Estate
September 12, 5-7 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
For its next Bunker Brews event, Bunker Labs Wilmington is hosting a discussion on innovation in the real estate industry.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 12, 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.
Idea Tap Davidson
September 12, 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.
UNCW AI Meetup
September 12, 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.
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.
Plant Molecular Biology Retreat
September 13-15 @Holiday Inn Resort, Wrightsville Beach
This annual weekend event includes research lectures, keynotes, networking and informal “chalk talks” from academic and corporate associates in the plant molecular biology field.
3 Day Startup
September 13-15 @Hurt Hub
3 Day Startup is a free, hands-on workshop where Davidson College students of any major can learn key entrepreneurial skills. Applications are due by September 11.
Imposter Syndrome: Strategies That Build Confidence
September 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a discussion on imposter syndrome and ways to combat it. The featured speaker is Amy Wartham, director of corporate custom training at UNC Charlotte Continuing Education.
Energy Technology Series, Featuring Siemens Energy
September 16, 4:30-6 p.m. @UNC Charlotte – EPIC
Join this seminar to learn more about Siemens Energy’s latest product innovations for renewable energy production.
Charlotte Cyber Security Summit
September 17, 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Westin Charlotte
The inaugural Charlotte Cyber Security Summit brings senior executives and information security experts together for a day of learning around cybersecurity issues.
TechTalks on Customer Data Regulations: Why It’s Relevant to Your Business
September 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Advent Coworking
At this lunch and learn, experts will present their strategies for managing data privacy and ownership regulations.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Central Chapter Luncheon
September 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Red Line Club at Bojangles’ Coliseum
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a panel with local executives leading the Queen City’s sports industry.
Lunch & Learn: What’s Reverse Mentoring & How Can It Help Me?
September 17, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
Join Action Greensboro for a workshop on reverse mentoring, presented by Clemson Turregano, global director of the Center for Creative Leadership.
Gig East Meetup: Partner Series
September 17, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Lofts at Whirligig Station
At Gig East’s next meetup, Barton College Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Gary Daynes will lead a panel discussion featuring representatives from Wilson Community College, Council of Governments, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, ECU and UNCW.
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.
1 Million Cups Asheville
September 18, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Bunker Labs Charlotte Stakeholder Roundtable
September 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @WeWork
As Bunker Labs expands to Charlotte, members and stakeholders in the startup/business community are invited to share their perspective on how to make the chapter a success. (Note: This is an invite-only event.)
Duke Energy Innovation Center Hosts Joules Accelerator Cohort 5 Kickoff
September 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @Duke Energy Innovation Center
Join the Joules Accelerator as it introduces its fifth cohort in Charlotte. Enjoy refreshments, network with peers and hear pitches from the program’s class of startups.
Packard Place Public House
September 18, 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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Social
September 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @KBT Realty Group
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wilmington.
Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals Mixer
September 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Blackfinn Ameripub Ballantyne
Join the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for the next Young Professionals networking event for local professionals. Registration is $5 in advance; $10 at the door.
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.
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Financial Statements
September 19, 12-1:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
At this lunch and learn, Stefano Rosic of CenterPoint CFO will lead a workshop showing how businesses can better review their monthly financial statements and manage their cash-flow.
Carolina FinTech Hub Meetup
September 19, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s September meetup includes a presentation from PayCLT on Real Time Payments (RTP). The discussion features insights from a panel of RTP experts.
Can Startups Raise Capital in Wilmington or Are You Fishing in the Desert?
September 19, 4-7 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
For their next event, the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will feature a panel of North Carolina investors sharing their inside perspective on funding startups. The panelists include Rob Kaiser of VentureSouth, Bill Warner of IMAF RTP and Ken Janoski of the NC Biotech Center.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 19, 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.
Tech Job Fair: Charlotte
September 20, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NOAH’s Event Venue
NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.
Cape Fear Women in Tech Meetup
September 24, 5:30-7 p.m. @tekMountain
Join Cape Fear Women in Tech for its next monthly networking meetup.
1 Million Cups Asheville
September 25, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
PitchBreakfast Asheville
September 25, 9-10:30 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall
The monthly PitchBreakfast series provides a chance for seed-stage and early-stage tech startups to present five-minute test pitches and receive constructive comments from the audience and an expert panel.
Intro to the Startup Community
September 25, 5-7 p.m. @Serendipity Labs
Those unacquainted with the Queen City startup scene are invited to attend a free orientation to the community presented by Charlotte Inno. The event will offer attendees introductions and networking, along with connections to local resources, events, companies, programs, investors, and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.
ScaleUp WNC Pitch Event
September 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Highland Brewing Event Center
At this event, founders in the recent cohort of Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp program will be sharing their pitches with an audience of investors, entrepreneurs and community members.
Skookum Volcano Tour
September 26, 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.
Velocity Creative Accelerator Demo Night
September 26, 5-7:30 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place
Come see the 10 teams in the Center for Creative Economy‘s Velocity Creative Accelerator present their startups in front of a live audience in Winston-Salem. This event is free and open to the public.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 26, 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.
Appalachian Clean Energy CLE Workshop
September 27, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @App State, Plemmons Student Union
This full-day workshop provides attorneys and other legal professionals with knowledge on clean energy regulations, legislation and other policy initiatives facing North Carolina.
