Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events taking place across North Carolina through the end of October. 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.
Many events will take place in person as some organizers return to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.
If you would like to submit an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide event calendar, please contact us here.
Venture Asheville’s Business Entrepreneurship Series
Oct. 11, 8:15 a.m.-11 a.m.
Venture Asheville’s Corporate Entrepreneurship Series will feature leaders from leading companies discussing models, tools and frameworks for innovation and sustainable growth.
WNC Career Fair
Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @WNC Agricultural Center
This career expo will showcase a range of employment opportunities from Western North Carolina companies and organizations spanning advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare, tourism, professional services and other sectors.
1 Million Lake Norman Cups
October 12, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Normandy basin come together to present their businesses to mentors, advisors and other startups. Sign up to meet new people and collaborate with other entrepreneurs.
1 Million Robeson County Cups
October 12, 8-9am @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
At this monthly event, local entrepreneurs in Robeson County will showcase their products/services to their peers and network with the startup community.
1 million Charlotte cups
October 12, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a community Q&A.
LocationBreakfast
October 12, 8:30-10am @Venture X Charlotte
Each month, a handful of Charlotte-area businesses headline PitchBreakfast, showcasing their products and services for six minutes, after which they’ll take questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts. This month’s event will be held in a hybrid format.
NC TECH Technology Innovation Index Release + Briefing
Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)
At this virtual event, NC TECH will present its annual North Carolina Tech Innovation Index, a report detailing how the state’s metros compare nationally in tech talent supply, demand for talent and innovation.
1 million Wilmington cups
October 12, 9-10am @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to come together over coffee, occasional startup presentations and conversation.
1 million Asheville cups
Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations from local founders and network with peers, investors, and business leaders.
On tap
October 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. @ Steel Hands Brewing
Young professionals in the Greensboro area are invited to attend this drop-in networking event to build new relationships around food and drink.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Innovation Impact Grants
October 12
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Innovation Impact Grant provides up to $150,000 in funding for the acquisition of research equipment for academic facilities or nonprofit organizations engaged in life science research.
Asheville Chamber Mega Networking
October 13, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts
Held twice a year, this half-day networking event takes a circular approach to help professionals and business leaders in the Asheville area build new relationships in small groups.
Round table on the ethics of startups
October 13, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
This monthly event will include a panel discussion on ethical issues facing startups and corporations. Tickets are free and open to Davidson College students and the wider community.
How to get the attention of the venture capitalists you need
October 13, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
Wilmington’s Network for Entrepreneurs is hosting an event with three prominent venture capitalists from across the region. They’ll share what they’re looking for and why a startup’s leadership team, industry, and traction are important to investors.
Plant Molecular Biology Retreat 2022
October 14-16 @Holiday Inn Resort, Wrightsville Beach
This annual event brings together the plant molecular biology community of North Carolina for a weekend of research conferences, a keynote, informal panel discussions and networking.
Will virtual reality change education?
Oct. 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @Charles Mack Citizen Center
LaunchCLT’s Infinite Possibilities series is back, with a session on the role of virtual reality and augmented reality in K-12 classrooms.
1 Million Lake Norman Cups
October 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Normandy basin come together to present their businesses to mentors, advisors and other startups. Sign up to meet new people and collaborate with other entrepreneurs.
1 million Charlotte cups
October 19, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a community Q&A.
1 million Wilmington cups
October 19, 9-10am @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to come together over coffee, occasional startup presentations and conversation.
1 million Asheville cups
Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations from local founders and network with peers, investors, and business leaders.
Venture Asheville Elevate Demo Day
Oct. 19, 4 p.m. @Devil’s Foot Beverage Company
Venture Asheville will host a demo day showcasing the latest cohort of its Elevated program. Join us to hear presentations from finance-ready companies covering health, wellness, technology, furniture, food and beverage.
Startup High Country Social Startup
October 19, 5:30-8pm @Happy Valley Filling Station
Startup High Country will host a free social event with a Happy Valley Filling Station Owners Conference.
Registration deadline: Pitch CATS 2022
October 24
Hurt Hub@Davidson’s new CATS Pitch program invites underrepresented founders to submit a short pitch for a chance to win one of three packages.
Virtual presentation evening
Oct. 25, 5 p.m. (online)
This pitch event will feature a series of short pitches from startups in the Western North Carolina region. Registration is free and open to the public.
1 Million Lake Norman Cups
October 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs from the Normandy basin come together to present their businesses to mentors, advisors and other startups. Sign up to meet new people and collaborate with other entrepreneurs.
1 million Charlotte cups
October 26, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a community Q&A.
1 million Wilmington cups
October 26, 9-10am @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (and online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs from the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to come together over coffee, occasional startup presentations and conversation.
1 million Asheville cups
Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations from local founders and network with peers, investors, and business leaders.
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