Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in February. 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. We’ve also put together an exclusive roundup of upcoming deadlines for startup-focused programs in North Carolina.
Another post previews events coming in March. 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.
Marketing to the Federal Government: Capture Management
January 28, 10-11 a.m. @U.S. SBA North Carolina District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a free seminar (available both in-person and via webinar) covering all the different ways to market your company to the federal government.
RIoT Hacker Night
January 28, 5:30-8 p.m. @Tabbris
Join for a night of networking, lightning demos highlighting local civic projects, a Particle Developer Kit workshop and talks from RIoT and Charlotte IoT leadership. Food and drinks will be provided.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 29, 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 Asheville / NC IDEA Info Session
January 29, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow. This week’s event will feature an info session on NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED. Applications for both programs close on March 2.
Workplace Learning Labs for the Life Science Industry: Attracting Talent
January 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Gateway Research Park
During this lunch and learn, local entrepreneurs Gary Graham of Graham and Personnel Services and Tiffany Crenshaw of Intellect Resources will discuss current trends in the recruiting market space.
LaunchLKN Social
January 29, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
At this event, LaunchLKN will host health industry experts from DHIT and Healthtech Women for a night of discussion and networking over craft beer.
Skookum Volcano Tour
January 30, 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 Asheville Elevate Demo Day
January 30, 4-6 p.m. @Ferguson Auditorium, A-B Tech Campus
Join this free Demo Day event to hear pitches from the latest startups participating in Venture Asheville’s Elevate program.
CLT Alliance Brews & Bites
January 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Legion Brewing Southpark
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting an after-work social where local business leaders and professionals can network over drinks. (Tickets are free for members and $15 for non-members.)
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 30, 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.
Cape Fear Women’s Summit
January 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @nCino
Several Wilmington-based women’s networking groups are teaming up to create one of the largest networking events Wilmington has ever seen. This is an opportunity to connect with local professional women, senior execs and startup founders, entrepreneurs and engineers.
Application Deadline: ScaleUp WNC 2020 Program
January 31
This highly competitive program, presented by Mountain BizWorks, provides mentorship and technical assistance to 15 western North Carolina-area startups who are interested in establishing strategy and implementation for their growth.
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.
NC Junior Chamber 2019 Year-End Convention
January 31-February 2 @Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport
North Carolina Junior Chamber’s annual Year-End Convention features competitions, training, awards and networking opportunities organized by and for Jaycees from across the state of North Carolina.
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.)
Asheville Chamber Business After Hours
February 3, 5:30-7 p.m. @White Labs Kitchen & Tap
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business After Hours event will be hosted by White Labs Kitchen & Tap. Join for an evening of drinks and networking with the community.
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.
Tech Slam N’ Eggs
February 4, 7:30-9 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Presented by Flywheel Coworking and hosted by Benekiva CEO Bobbie Shrivastav, this event will feature live technology demos from Triad-area startups.
Field Trip: Siemens Industrial IoT
February 4, 6-8 p.m. @Siemens Energy Hub
Charlotte IoT’s next meetup will be a special field trip to the Siemens Energy Hub in Charlotte.
NC IDEA Spring 2020 Grants Information Session (Winston-Salem)
February 5, 6-7:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
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 will close on March 2. (Note: This event is part of a series of upcoming information sessions NC IDEA is hosting throughout the state. See the full schedule here.)
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.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series: Diversity & Equity in Business
February 5, 8-9 a.m. @Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Asheville Chamber’s next Smart Series event features a talk from Lucious Wilson of Wedge Brewing and Mountain Bizworks on diversity and success in the business community.
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. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
UK Trade & Investment: The Next Chapter
February 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Charlotte City Club
The Charlotte chapter of the British American Business Council will host Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America for a discussion on the future of the economic and investment landscape in Britain.
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 IDEA Spring 2020 Grants Information Session (Conover)
February 6, 12-1 p.m. @Manufacturing Solutions Center
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. Pizza will be provided. 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.)
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.)
Panel: What Happens After Product-Market Fit?
February 6, 7:30-9 a.m. @Venture X
This panel discussion features three veteran founders and executives discussing their journey toward product-market fit and their path to success.
Cyber Warrior Con
February 7, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. @Fayetteville Technical Community College
This conference aims to help IT security beginners and seasoned professionals in honing their skills. The full-day program will feature several cybersecurity presentations, technology demos, classes and events.
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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 12, 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.
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. @Archetype Brewing
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
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.
Application Deadline: Ice House Facilitator Training
February 16
NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training, held March 17-19 in the Durham/RTP area, aims to provide education and insight on the “entrepreneurial mindset” to innovators who want to solve complex problems. NC IDEA currently seeks education partners interested in offering the course at their institutions.
Rural NC Place-Based Entrepreneurship Roundtable
February 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In partnership with NCGrowth, the NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a roundtable event focused on highlighting entrepreneurial centers and programs, incubators, co-working spaces and accelerators in counties of less than 200,000 people.
Designing for the Opioid Epidemic: Tech Innovations Within Addiction
February 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting an event to explore the future of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, featuring talks from Davidson College Professor of Psychology Mark Smith as well as Yossuf Al-Banawi and Gautam Chebrolu, the founders of Pilleve.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 19, 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 Asheville
February 19, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
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.
CLT Alliance YP Chat
February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting an event focused on “Leveling Up in Your Career,” featuring Latesha Byrd, career coach and former recruiter with Byrd Career Consulting. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 20, 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 Talent South Charlotte Diversity in Tech Panel
February 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Tech Talent South Charlotte for a panel discussion exploring how to promote, create and sustain diversity in the workplace.
Application Deadline: 53 Ideas Business Pitch Competition
February 20
Central Piedmont Community College’s 53 Ideas program gives local innovators an opportunity to receive business training, pitch their idea and potentially win some funding to get their business off the ground. Anyone in the 10 counties surrounding Charlotte can submit their idea.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 26, 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 Asheville
February 26, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Over Pizza
February 26, 5:30-7 p.m. @Reynolda Green Room
Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a pitch event where students can share their ideas, meet with entrepreneurial coaches and mentors, and network with faculty and staff.
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
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.
Bunker Brews Charlotte: Chapter Launch Party
February 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Sugar Creek Brewing Company
As Bunker Labs launches a new chapter in Charlotte, this launch party will feature insights from NC IDEA President and CEO Thom Ruhe, UNC System military liaison Siobhan Norris and Sageworks Founder Brian Hamilton.