On the NC event horizon: 50+ workshops, conferences, socials & other events in Feb.

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for February, 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 two-part list of January events in the Triangle and in other regions across North Carolina. We’ve also put together an exclusive roundup of upcoming economic forecasts and New Year’s-themed events in January.

Also, check out our list of over 100 meetups in the Triangle.

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 a look at what’s to come in February:

Techstars Startup Weekend Davidson

January 31-February 2 @Hurt Hub @Davidson

During this three-day event, participants will join together to form a team, create a prototype, validate their ideas and receive feedback from entrepreneurs.

Application Deadline: Kinetic Creative Boot Camp

February 2

Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy recently launched Kinetic, a four-week startup boot camp for creatives who are ready to turn their idea into a business. In-person workshops will be held twice a week in March 2020. More TechWire coverage here.

NC IDEA Spring 2020 Grants Information Session (Wilmington)

February 3, 5:30-7 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At this info session, NC IDEA will share details on the upcoming spring 2020 grants: NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED. Learn more about the programs and how to apply. NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED applications open February 3 and close March 2. (Note: This event is part of a series of information sessions NC IDEA is hosting throughout the state. See the full schedule here.)

NC IDEA MICRO & NC IDEA SEED Applications Open

February 3

NC IDEA is seeking applicants for its upcoming spring 2020 SEED and MICRO grant programs:

The NC IDEA SEED grant program offers a select group of early-stage startups $50,000 in funding for validating target markets, growing and scaling before they seek future investments. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network.
The NC IDEA MICRO grant program offers funding of up to $10,000 for early-stage companies seeking to validate and further develop their ideas. Recipients will also receive mentorship from NC IDEA and access to its network.

NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant applications are due March 2 at 5 p.m. ET.

Application Deadline: Duke MEDx Biomechanics of Injury or Injury Repair RFA

February 3

Duke MEDx has announced a call for proposals for faculty-led interdisciplinary research in the biomechanics of injury and injury repair. Grant applicants should request up to $50,000 in direct costs.

Clean Energy in the Southeast 2020 Continuing Legal Education

February 4, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

This CLE program will feature the latest insights on the implementation of clean energy policy, customer choice, regulatory reform, resiliency, utility scale solar, electric vehicles, and more topics.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

February 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

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. Pizza will be provided.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

February 5, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

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 CLT

February 5, 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

February 5, 9-10 a.m.

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Bunker Brews Wilmington: Entrepreneurs on Active Duty

February 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Penthouse

Join Bunker Labs Wilmington to hear from Stuart Scheller, an active duty Marine and founder of The Perfect Ribbon.

NC Chamber Environmental Compliance Conference

February 5, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel

Join the NC Chamber, NC Department of Environmental Quality officials and industry experts to discuss pressing regulatory issues, legislation and policy decisions impacting air, water, waste and natural resources.

Larger Than Life Science

February 6, 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 Larger Than Life Science, a free event presented by LaunchBio.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

February 6, 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.

NC IDEA Spring 2020 Grant Prep Session (Charlotte)

February 6, 6-8 p.m. @UNCC PORTAL Building

At this info session, Ventureprise will be hosting NC IDEA for an information session with details on the upcoming spring 2020 grants: NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED. Learn more about the programs and how to apply. NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED applications will close March 2. (Note: This event is part of a series of information sessions NC IDEA is hosting throughout the state. See the full schedule here.)

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

February 7, 9-9:30 a.m.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

Triangle Global Health Career Day

February 7, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @RTI International

During this event, students and professionals who are interested in global and public health careers can learn about the latest job opportunities and find out what it’s like to work in the field.

Innovative Product Design in a Regulated Market

February 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Duke Schiciano Auditorium

This free product design workshop is geared towards medical device designers. Lunch will be provided.

ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity Forum

February 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @McKimmon Conference and Training Center

Join the Institute for Emerging Issues in Raleigh for its fourth forum in the ReCONNECT NC series. This full-day event will explore what communities can do to leverage high speed internet in an equitable way.

Application Deadline: Duke MEDx Colloquia Series

February 10

Duke MEDx is offering funding and support for interdisciplinary colloquia that bring together physicians, engineers, computer scientists, data analysts, and basic and/or clinical researchers who are combining medicine and engineering to solve complex problems.

Young Professionals Network Social

February 11, 5:30-7 p.m. @Diamonds Direct Crabtree

Members of Raleigh Chamber’s Young Professionals Network are invited to an after-work social at Diamonds Direct Crabtree.

Pints & Pitches Chapel Hill

February 11, 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. More coverage here.

Code for Chapel Hill

February 11, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

February 12, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

February 12, 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

February 12, 9-10 a.m.

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

February 12, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

NC TECH Capitol Hill Reception (Washington, DC)

February 12, 6-8 p.m. @Sonoma Restaurant + Wine Bar

NC TECH will host a Capitol Hill Reception for members and invited guests, including the North Carolina Congressional Delegation. Note: Registration is open to NC TECH members only.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

February 13, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Triangle Tech Net

February 14, 7-10 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.

NC TECH CEO Reception

February 17, 4:30-6 p.m. @Executive Mansion

At this invite-only event, NC TECH brings together CEOs and site leaders at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.

ElectriCities 2020 Connections Summit

February 18-20 @Embassy Suites, Cary

Join ElectriCities of NC for an interactive event focused on how utility staff and technology drive the customer experience. Conference tracks include Information Technology, Utility Operations, Finance and Customer Service, Human Resources, and Management.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

February 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

February 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

1 Million Cups Asheville

February 19, 9-10 a.m.

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Packard Place Public House

February 19, 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.

UNC Clean Tech Summit

February 20-21 @Friday Center

Hosted by UNC’s Institute for the Environment and Kenan-Flagler Business School, the 7th annual Clean Tech Summit will highlight the latest innovations, trends and challenges in the industry and North Carolina’s role in helping create a green global economy.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

February 20, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Bunker Brews Raleigh-Durham: Navigating the Entrepreneur Ecosystem

February 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Boxcar Bar & Arcade

Join Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham to hear insights from Arden Rosenblatt, business launch specialist at SBTDC at UNC and NC State, as he shares tips to navigating the resources that are available within North Carolina’s startup ecosystem.

Code for Chapel Hill

February 25, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

February 25, 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.

Southeast Clean Power Summit 2020

February 25-26 @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

EUCI’s 9th annual Southeast Clean Power Summit will provide vital information regarding the future of the region’s clean power supply and infrastructure. The conference features utilities, project developers and industry experts discussing the most current information and what it’s likely to mean for stakeholders.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

February 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

1 Million Cups Asheville

February 26, 9-10 a.m.

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

NAWBO Greater Raleigh Workshop

February 26, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Executive Office Suites at Lafayette Village

NAWBO Greater Raleigh is hosting a workshop on exit planning, led by business scaling and acquisition experts Shanon Madrid, owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers, and Joy Thrash, owner of Business Resource Management.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant (Cycle 2)

February 26

The NC Biotech Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for cycle 2 are due at 12 p.m. EST.

NC TECH New Member Breakfast

February 27, 8:30-10 a.m. @NC TECH Charlotte Office

NC TECH’s New Member Breakfast is a morning networking event with an open house format for new NC TECH members and new employees of current members. Coffee, juice, pastries and bagels will be provided.

Skookum Volcano Tour

February 27, 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

February 27, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Triangle Tech Net

February 28, 7-10 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.

Dream Big…Dream STEM Student Conference 2020

February 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @McKimmon Conference and Training Center

This conference is geared toward students 10-16 years old who have an interest in STEM-related fields of study and would like to understand how STEM is used in today’s workplace, leisure and other areas.