Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s calendar of events is part of our weekly Startup Monday package.
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Research Triangle Park – Early 2024 brings deadlines for many technology and life sciences events and programs across North Carolina.
Here’s a look at what’s coming in January, based on WRAL TechWire’s continued work tracking important events and deadlines across North Carolina.
Downtown Tequiz Raleigh Happy Hour
January 2nd, 5-7pm @Lynnwood Brewing Concern
The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Linwood Brewing Concern in Raleigh. Join a network with your peers.
Released in 2024
January 3rd, 7am-10am @Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will host an event where financial/economic experts will share their predictions for 2024. The program begins with networking over breakfast. Click here for more TechWire articles.
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce “Launch in 2024” shares detailed economic forecast
1 million cups of lake norman
January 3, 7:30am – 9am @Jay Hart Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Lake Norman region join us to introduce their companies to mentors, advisors, and other startups. Join us to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 million cups of charlotte
January 3rd 8:00am-9:00am (online)
The weekly 1 Million Cups Charlotte features presentations from local startups followed by Q&A from the community.
million cup fayetteville
January 3rd 9am @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville can participate in 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to showcase their businesses and meet other founders in the area.
1 million cup RTP
January 3rd 9:00am-10:00am (online)
1 Million Cups is a biweekly pitch event for the Triangle startup community. Enjoy free coffee and support entrepreneurs by attending presentations from local startups.
1 Million Cup Wilmington
January 3rd, 9-10am @UNCW CIE (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear communities for coffee, casual startup pitches, and conversation.
1 million cups asheville
January 3rd, 9-10am @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear proposals from local founders and network with colleagues, investors, and business leaders.
Cary Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast
January 4th, 7:30am – 9am @ Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber will host a 2024 kickoff event featuring economic forecasts for the town and region.
Wake Tech Small Business Center Funding Masterclass
January 4th 6:00pm – 7:30pm (online)
This monthly webinar series helps first-time business owners understand the basics of securing financing. Sessions will cover business loans, credit, financial statement analysis, business planning, cash flow management, debt, alternative financing options, and other important topics.
Application Deadline: Venture Connect 2024 Pitch
January 5th
Applications are now open for the Entrepreneurship Development Council’s Venture Connect 2024 conference in March 2024. Selected companies will pitch their products/services to a packed audience of investors, business leaders, potential partners, and fellow entrepreneurs. CED welcomes scale-up companies in the technology, biotech, agricultural technology, food, and consumer packaged goods industries.
Application deadline: FM Kirby Award “Scaling Impact Award”
January 8th
Duke University’s Fred Morgan Kirby Award for Expanding Social Impact program provides $150,000 in unrestricted funding to organizations working to solve social and environmental problems around the world.
Laurie Chamber Coffee with Readers
January 9th, 8:30am-10am @Raleigh Chamber
Laurie Chamber’s next Coffee with Leaders event will feature leadership lessons from Perkins and Will Principal and Managing Director Laura Gwynn. Note: This is a members-only event.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
January 9th 5:30pm
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific experts from across the RTP/Greater Triangle area. Join our network with professionals from a variety of industries. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
1 million cups of lake norman
Jan 10, 7:30am – 9am @Jay Hart Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Lake Norman region join us to introduce their companies to mentors, advisors, and other startups. Join us to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cup Robeson County
January 10th, 8-9am @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
This monthly event allows local Robeson County entrepreneurs to present their products/services to their colleagues and network with the startup community.
1 million cups of charlotte
January 10th 8:00am-9:00am (online)
The weekly 1 Million Cups Charlotte features presentations from local startups followed by Q&A from the community.
million cup fayetteville
January 10th, 9am @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville can participate in 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to showcase their businesses and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cup Wilmington
January 10th, 9-10am @UNCW CIE (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear communities for coffee, casual startup pitches, and conversation.
1 million cups asheville
January 10th, 9am-10am @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear proposals from local founders and network with colleagues, investors, and business leaders.
4th Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium
January 11-12 @ Duke University
This in-person symposium will showcase the latest synthetic biology research from across the Mid-Atlantic. Note: Registration deadline is November 30th.
Focus on talent: recruitment intelligence
January 11th 9:00am – 9:45am (online)
In this virtual session, Reveal Global Intelligence will discuss the benefits of recruiting intelligence in the talent acquisition process.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
January 12th 9:00am – 9:30am (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources, and member services.
1 million cups of lake norman
Jan 17, 7:30am – 9am @Jay Hart Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Lake Norman region join us to introduce their companies to mentors, advisors, and other startups. Join us to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 million cups of charlotte
January 17th 8:00am-9:00am (online)
The weekly 1 Million Cups Charlotte features presentations from local startups followed by Q&A from the community.
million cup fayetteville
January 17th, 9am @ Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville can participate in 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to showcase their businesses and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cup Wilmington
January 17th, 9am-10am @UNCW CIE (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear communities for coffee, casual startup pitches, and conversation.
1 million cup RTP
January 17th 9am-10am (online)
1 Million Cups is a biweekly pitch event for the Triangle startup community. Enjoy free coffee and support entrepreneurs by attending presentations from local startups.
1 million cups asheville
January 17th, 9am-10am @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear proposals from local founders and network with colleagues, investors, and business leaders.
Co-Founder Corner: An Afternoon with Co-Founder Capital
January 17th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm @Cary Founded
This in-person event series allows local entrepreneurs to connect with investors from local venture capital firm Cofounders Capital.
New Bern Avenue BRT: Pre-construction meeting for business stakeholders
January 18th, 5:30-7:30pm @ Andrews Conference Center at WakeMed
At this public meeting, the team leading the construction of the New Bern Avenue BRT corridor will share details about the project timeline and what businesses can expect during the transition period.
government vendor network
January 23rd, 3-4pm @Brooks Pierce (and online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies interested in doing business with state government. Note: This is a hybrid event.
Laurie Chamber’s Courageous Conversation
January 23rd, 4-7pm @Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel
At this Raleigh Chamber of Commerce event, attendees will hear from community leaders about the challenges faced by individuals re-entering society after incarceration.
1 million cups of lake norman
January 24th, 7:30am – 9am @Jay Hart Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Lake Norman region join us to introduce their companies to mentors, advisors, and other startups. Join us to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 million cups of charlotte
January 24th 8:00am-9:00am (online)
The weekly 1 Million Cups Charlotte features presentations from local startups followed by Q&A from the community.
NC TECH Member Drop-in (Triangle)
January 24th, 8:30am – 10am @NC TECH Raleigh Office
Join us for this free, casual breakfast to learn more about NC TECH and connect with other companies, organizations, and networks in the Triangle area.
million cup fayetteville
January 24th, 9am @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville can participate in 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to showcase their businesses and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cup Wilmington
January 24th, 9-10am @UNCW CIE (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear communities for coffee, casual startup pitches, and conversation.
1 million cups asheville
January 24th, 9am-10am @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear proposals from local founders and network with colleagues, investors, and business leaders.
Impact Collaboration Briefing: Part 4
January 24th, 11am – 3pm @Raleigh Founded Gateway
Raleigh Founded hosts a series of informative sessions covering skills essential to running a company. Topics center around team leadership, growth strategies, and budgeting/planning.
1 million cups of lake norman
Jan 31, 7:30am – 9am @Jay Hurt Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and Online) Hub
Every Wednesday morning, Lake Norman area entrepreneurs come together to introduce their companies to mentors, advisors, and other startups. Join us to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 million cups of charlotte
January 31st 8:00am-9:00am (online)
The weekly 1 Million Cups Charlotte features presentations from local startups followed by Q&A from the community.
million cup fayetteville
January 31st, 9am @ Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville can participate in 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to showcase their businesses and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cup Wilmington
January 31st, 9-10am @UNCW CIE (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear communities for coffee, casual startup pitches, and conversation.
1 million cups asheville
January 31st, 9am-10am @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear proposals from local founders and network with colleagues, investors, and business leaders.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant
January 31st 12pm
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grants Program provides up to $100,000 in funding for projects that explore/develop commercial applications for university-owned life science inventions. Applications are now being accepted for the next funding cycle. The award will be announced in his June 2024.