Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in August. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
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 September events. 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 submit an event, feel free to send me an email.
Note: The following list is our lineup of state-wide events through the end of August—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grant Applications Open
August 3
NC IDEA is seeking applicants for its upcoming SEED and MICRO grant programs. SEED offers $50,000 in funding to early-stage startups looking to scale. MICRO offers project-based grants of up to $10,000 for young companies seeking to validate and further develop their ideas. Applications are due on August 31.
Tech Slam ‘N Eggs
August 4, 8 a.m. (online)
Join this virtual event—hosted by Flywheel Coworking and Startup Grind Winston-Salem—to watch a series of live tech demos from Triad-based startups.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
August 5, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Charlotte
August 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 Wilmington
August 5, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Diversity & Inclusion INFORM Workshop
August 5, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
Winston Starts’ next INFORM workshop will cover diversity and unconscious biases. The session will be led by Lenora Billings-Harris.
Packard Place Public House
August 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
6 Keys to Getting What You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Company
August 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (online)
This virtual workshop will cover the practical tools and tips that entrepreneurs and small business owners can use to achieve their goals.
NC Tech Talk with Raleigh & Charlotte Mayors
August 6, 3:15-4 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual interview with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, who will discuss how their cities are handling the economic downturn.
Asheville Chamber Business After Hours
August 6, 4-5 p.m. (online)
Asheville Chamber’s virtual Business After Hours brings together the business community for an hour of networking after the workday is over.
Virtual PayCLT: Design Thinking for Payments with Pathfinders Advertising
August 6, 5-6 p.m. (online)
For its next virtual meetup, PayCLT will host Vicky Holland, Richard Abbott and Kelly Ball of Pathfinders Advertising to discuss how to apply design thinking principles to improve payment solutions.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
August 7, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Apparo ConnectivIT Virtual Ball
August 8, 7:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual fundraising event will feature networking sessions, interactive talks, and a celebration of tech-focused nonprofits in Charlotte.
Making Energy Work 2020: Webinar Series
August 11, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends. This month’s topic is: Innovative Financing Models for Low and Moderate Income Participation in Clean Energy.
Submission Deadline: TechExec Community Impact Award
August 11
This award program aims to honor an outstanding philanthropic technology executive in the Charlotte region. Apparo will recognize the winner at a Community Impact Breakfast in the fall. More TechWire coverage here.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
August 12, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Wilmington
August 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
August 12, 9-10:30 a.m. (online)
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. This month’s event will be held virtually via Zoom
Privacy Shield Is Dead: What Does This Mean for US & EU/UK Business?
August 12, 11:30 a.m. (online)
The British American Business Council Carolinas and the National Association of Corporate Directors Carolinas are hosting a webinar with experts to discuss new changes in E.U. data protection regulations and how businesses are impacted.
CLT Alliance Young Professionals Virtual Luncheon
August 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (online)
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Young Professionals Network is hosting a virtual discussion on how diversity and inclusion strategies can be implemented at local organizations.
NC Tech Talk with NC Football Club’s Steve Malik
August 12, 2:45-3:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual fireside chat with North Carolina Football Club Owner and Greenlight Health CEO Steve Malik, who will discuss the ever-changing economic landscape.
Packard Place Public House
August 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program
August 12
In this grant cycle, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Flash Grant program specifically targets life science projects related to antibiotics and therapeutics for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and COVID-19 therapies, vaccines and diagnostics.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
August 14, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Getting to 2050: Online, Interactive, Energy Innovation Conference
August 14, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (online)
This conference will cover the technologies and strategies that North Carolina power suppliers can leverage to achieve their net-zero emissions goals.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
August 14, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Adaptive Space: Shifting from Human Capital to Social Capital
August 14, 12-1 p.m. (online)
This virtual meetup will focus on how network analysis allows organizations to better understand how social arrangements can help generate new ideas. The session will be led by Michael Arena, VP of talent and development at Amazon Web Service.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
August 18, 9-10 a.m. (online)
Asheville Chamber’s Business Before Hours will be held online this month. Participants can join in with a cup of coffee to network with fellow members of the community.
The Future of Business in Wilson
August 18, 1 p.m. (online)
This virtual event will focus on the future of Wilson as a hub for tech and entrepreneurship. Join to find out what’s next for the city of Wilson as it works to transform rural North Carolina.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
August 19, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Wilmington
August 19, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
NC Tech Talk with Pendo CEO Todd Olson
August 19, 3:45-4:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Pendo CEO Todd Olsen, who will talk about how his company is handling the challenging economic environment.
Packard Place Public House
August 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
August 21, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
August 26, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Wilmington
August 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
NCEDA Annual Conference 2020
August 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (online)
At this annual conference (now held online), economic development professionals from across North Carolina will gather to hear industry insights and make connections with peers.
Rural Development Hubs: Innovation Infrastructure for Rural America
August 26, 2-4 p.m. (online)
This webinar will cover the concept of Rural Development Hubs and how they can advance outcomes in rural communities across North Carolina.
Packard Place Public House
August 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant
August 26
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s TRG program funds the development of university-held life science applications and projects with commercial potential.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
August 28, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Application Deadline: Venture Atlanta Live Online Pitches
August 28
Applications are open for startups in the Southeast that want to pitch at this year’s fully-virtual Venture Atlanta Live conference, held October 21-22.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grants
August 31
NC IDEA is seeking applicants for its upcoming SEED and MICRO grant programs. SEED offers $50,000 in funding to early-stage startups looking to scale. MICRO offers project-based grants of up to $10,000 for young companies seeking to validate and further develop their ideas.
Application Deadline: BAND-NC Grant Program
August 31
The Institute for Emerging Issues is launching a new grant program—Building a New Digital Economy in NC (or BAND-NC)—to support communities across North Carolina that want to build digital inclusion plans to increase the number of people with internet in their homes.
