WRAL TechWire retains tabs on the newest and best meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, utility deadlines and all issues happening within the North Carolina startup/tech world.
Following is an inventory of August occasions in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the larger Triangle space. Many occasions might be held in individual as organizers are returning to stay occasions.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge 2021
August 16
For this yr’s Big Launch Challenge in October, the Launch Place is teaming up with Angel Capital Association’s Angel University to host a two-day studying and networking occasion for angel traders and entrepreneurs. The occasion will culminate within the Launch Place’s annual pitch competitors, during which startups current their merchandise/companies for an opportunity to win $15,000. Pitch functions are open now. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: MEDx High-Risk, High-Impact Challenge
August 16
Duke MEDx’s High-Risk, High-Impact Challenge offers seed funding—as much as three awards starting from $25,000-$50,000—to early profession researchers for interdisciplinary initiatives tackling issues associated to human well being.
CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
August 17, 7:45-9 a.m. (on-line)
In this digital session, CISOs, VPs and director-level tech leaders at NC TECH member corporations will talk about related matters and greatest practices of their discipline.
CISO + IT Security Roundtable
August 17, 7:45-9 a.m. (on-line)
This on-line assembly convenes CISOs, VPs and director-level IT safety leaders from NC TECH member corporations. A roundtable dialogue will concentrate on matters related to the sphere.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
August 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Raleigh Chamber’s subsequent quarterly Professional Women’s Luncheon occasion will heart across the subject: “Gender Equity at Home Will Lead to a More Equitable Workplace.”
NCBiotech Animal Health & Nutrition Forum
August 17, 4:30-7 p.m. @NCBiotech (and on-line)
This month’s Animal Health and Nutrition Forum will characteristic informative talks from Xingen Lei of Cornell University’s Department of Animal Science and Liz Koutsos of EnviroFlight.
DEIS Launch Party & Open House
August 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Raleigh Founded (Warehouse Location)
Join this occasion to be taught extra about UNC’s upcoming DEI Solutions (DEIS) Certificate Program, what matters are included within the course, and the advantages of the certification. Attendees may even hear from high leaders who’re incorporating DEI options of their corporations.
1 Million Cups RTP
August 18, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
1 Million Cups, introduced by Kauffman, is a weekly casual pitch occasion for the startup group. Join totally free espresso and entrepreneurial assist as native startups ship their shows.
Lunch & Learn: RootShape – Data from the Dirt
August 18, 12-1 p.m. @RIoT Labs
Join this lunch and be taught to listen to about how devices are utilized in functions to gather time sequence root information, the challenges related to the evaluation of those photographs, and the way IoT applied sciences might help enhance these processes.
NCSEA Making Energy Work Webinar Series
August 18, 2 p.m. (on-line)
The NC Sustainable Energy Association is internet hosting its Making Energy Work webinar series all through the spring and summer season. This session will concentrate on vitality effectivity.
National AgTech Forum
August 18, 4-5:30 p.m. @NCBiotech and on-line
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center, along with AgLaunch and AgStart, is internet hosting a sequence of month-to-month occasions with specialists sharing their views on key agtech trade matters. This month’s session, centered across the subject of cybersecurity, might be held in a hybrid format.
Women in Tech Webinar: FearLess, Speak More
August 19, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
NC TECH is internet hosting a webinar with voice and talking knowledgeable Martha Gleason, who will provide presentation methods that can assist you enhance your talking impression.
Cary Chamber Sports Alliance
August 19, 12-1 p.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Cary Chamber’s subsequent Sports Alliance occasion will characteristic Ted Reese, founding father of the Atlantic Tire Championships.
TriWiSTEM Women Investors Event
August 19, 12-1 p.m. (on-line)
In this TriWISTEM webinar, Fidelity specialists will provide the viewers ideas and instruments on tips on how to put money into their monetary future. Topics embody budgeting, saving and managing debt, planning for short-term and long-term targets, figuring out the best asset allocation, and extra.
EDPNC Workshop: How TikTok Can Help Small Businesses Attract Customers
August 19, 1-2 p.m. (on-line)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is teaming up with TikTok to host a digital occasion exhibiting the state’s small companies tips on how to appeal to extra clients and develop their income via the favored video-sharing platform.
Cary Chamber Business After Hours
August 19, 5-7 p.m.
Cary Chamber’s Business After Hours sequence is a manner for native enterprise leaders and professionals to community with friends over appetizers and drinks.
RTP180: Digital Marketing
August 19, 5-7:15 p.m. @Frontier RTP (Building 800)
This month’s RTP180 occasion will cowl all issues digital advertising. Panelists embody Laurie Gavitt-Smith of RTI International, Morgan Weston of the Research Triangle Foundation of NC, Allison Chaney of Duke University, Mike Althoff of Keen Decision Systems, Pashara Black of Egnyte and Tivi Jones of Hey Awesome Girl.
Black Tech Investors Launch Party & Open House
August 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Provident1898
Join this occasion to listen to from each seasoned traders and on a regular basis individuals on investing in Black-founded corporations and enterprise funds. Attendees will be taught concerning the UNC Entrepreneurship Center’s upcoming Black Technology Ecosystem Investors course, what the periods will appear like, the advantages of the BTEI certification, and extra.
‘NewCo’ Series: Taysha Gene Therapies
August 20, 12-1 p.m. (on-line)
The North Carolina Life Science Virtual Networking Group is internet hosting a dialog with Taysha Gene Therapies CTO Frederick Porter, who will share perception into what the corporate is bringing to North Carolina.
Cultivating Relationships in an Ever-Changing World
August 24, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
NC TECH is internet hosting a digital workshop overlaying other ways to make invaluable enterprise connections and construct relationships. The session might be led by Lynne Garrison of Garrison Consulting.
NCBIO Roadmap to Diversity in Life Sciences Series
August 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (on-line)
The North Carolina Biosciences Organization (NCBIO) is internet hosting a digital panel dialogue on tips on how to interact a various workforce within the life science trade.
1 Million Cups RTP
August 25, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
1 Million Cups, introduced by Kauffman, is a weekly casual pitch occasion for the startup group. Join totally free espresso and entrepreneurial assist as native startups ship their shows.
The Product Launch: Learning to Prototype
August 25, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (on-line)
In this digital occasion, First Flight Venture Center will cowl the professionals and cons of various fabrication strategies, together with mass manufacturing strategies.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant
August 25, 12 p.m.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program offers funding for initiatives exploring/growing industrial functions for university-held life science innovations. Applications are stay for the primary funding cycle of 2022.
Lunch & Learn: Regulatory Doc Control Best Practices
August 25, 1-2 p.m. (on-line)
Join this digital lunch and be taught session to listen to greatest practices on tips on how to introduce efficiencies into your present compliance processes.
Raleigh Chamber Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Conference
August 25-26 (on-line)
Join Raleigh Chamber for a two-day digital convention overlaying variety, fairness and inclusion matters. Keynote audio system embody Stedman Graham of S. Graham and Associates and Bo Young Lee of Uber.
C-Suite Perspectives
August 27, 8:30-10 a.m. @The Umstead Hotel and Spa
This month’s Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives occasion will characteristic Paul Rea, senior vice chairman of BASF’s agricultural options North America unit.
Triangle Tech Net
August 27, 11:30 a.m. (on-line)
This free bi-monthly occasion presents an area for native tech professionals to construct connections and discover potential job alternatives.
NCWorks Orange County Southern Hospitality Hiring Series
August 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Europa Center in Chapel Hill
This summer season, NCWorks of Orange County is internet hosting a series of hiring events that includes native eating places, lodges, craft brewing corporations, caterers, venues and extra hospitality trade employers.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED Grants
August 30
NC IDEA offers grant alternatives for promising startups able to enter their subsequent stage of progress. Applications are stay for the subsequent spherical of MICRO and SEED funding. MICRO awards small grants of $10,000 to early-stage corporations trying to validate and advance their concepts, whereas SEED presents $50,000 grants to corporations with a confirmed idea. More TechWire coverage here.
Tech & Tax: Ever Changing & Converging
August 31, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
NC TECH is internet hosting a panel of tax specialists to debate the newest tax legislative panorama, tax impacts on the cellular workforce, latest merger and acquisition developments, international tax updates, and extra.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
August 31, 7-9 p.m. @Fox and Hound
Bring your concepts and opinions to the subsequent Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the final Tuesday of each month.
