NC’s Feb. headliners: Upcoming events & program deadlines

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Here’s our unique wrapup of upcoming events taking place throughout North Carolina in February. Included are the most recent meetups, conferences, workshops, software deadlines and networking events taking place in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and different elements of the state.

Many events might be held in individual, as some organizers are returning to dwell events. Others might be held just about, and are famous as such.

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CISO + IT Security Roundtable

Feb. 15, 7:45-9 a.m. (on-line)

This on-line assembly will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level safety leaders from NC TECH member corporations.

Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours

Feb. 15, 8-9 a.m. @Grind

Asheville Chamber is internet hosting a morning networking social at Grind, an area espresso bar and occasion area.

Flywheel Indeavor Luncheon

Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

This month’s Indeavor Luncheon will characteristic Kathy Carr, govt director at SECU Family House, and Chuck Kraft, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad, Inc.

SBIR/STTR: Overview of the $3B+ R&D Funding Mechanism for Small Businesses

Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m. (on-line)

Join the SBTDC’s on-line workshop for an in depth overview of the SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding packages for small companies and startups.

SBTDC’s Taking the Leap

Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m. (on-line)

This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is internet hosting a four-week enterprise improvement program for entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina. Participants will learn to establish goal markets, write a marketing strategy, run their funds and market their model.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Feb. 16, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be part of to current their corporations to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Feb. 16, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)

Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte incorporates a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Feb. 16, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)

This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.

NC Launch of Opportunity Appalachia Program

Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. (on-line)

Mountain BizWorks will host the North Carolina launch of Opportunity Appalachia, a five-state program that’s investing in rural and downtown improvement and redevelopment initiatives. Join this on-line info session to study extra in regards to the program and methods to apply.

Critical Challenges in Achieving Full Conformity for IoT Devices

Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. (on-line)

This digital lunch and study will cowl widespread challenges IoT machine startups wrestle with in the course of the compliance course of.

LaunchLKN Infinite Possibilities

Feb. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @NC Food Innovation Lab

LaunchLKN’s Infinite Possibilities sequence is again with a panel dialogue on all issues gluten-free. Attendees may also get the chance to tour the NC Food Innovation Lab.

Pitch-Space at the Cabarrus Center

Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m. @Cabarrus Center

In this occasion, a bunch of startups will current their merchandise/companies to a panel of traders for suggestions. There may also be open networking, rotating in three areas.

SBTDC’s Taking the Leap

Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. (on-line)

This month, the Small Business and Technology Development Center is internet hosting a four-week enterprise improvement program for entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina. Participants will learn to establish goal markets, write a marketing strategy, run their funds and market their model.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Feb. 23, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be part of to current their corporations to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Feb. 23, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)

Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte incorporates a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Feb. 23, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)

This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.

Riverside Chat to Learn About Relationship Between Investor & Startup

Feb. 24, 3:30-5 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington is internet hosting a “riverside chat” dialogue with Angel Capital Association CEO Patrick Gouhin, investor David Gardner of Cofounders Capital and native entrepreneur Charles Davis of EasyVote Solutions.

Biz, Tech & You

Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. @Tar Banks Brewing Company

Join this free occasion to learn the way know-how formed the final 4 industrial revolutions and what the longer term will appear like as we enter into a knowledge economic system.

Application Deadline: NC BIONEER Venture Challenge 2022

Feb. 25

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s new NC BIONEER Venture Challenge program will provide mentoring, networking alternatives, instructional events, focused help, financial awards and extra advantages for all times science startups in North Carolina.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grants (Spring 2022)

Feb. 28

The NC IDEA Foundation is providing two grant alternatives for startups this season: NC IDEA MICRO gives $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs trying to validate and advance their concepts. NC IDEA SEED gives $50,000 grants to early-stage corporations with a confirmed idea, permitting them to scale quicker, achieve clients and entice extra investments.

Application Deadline: Davidson College Nisbet Venture Fund

Feb. 28

Davidson College’s Nisbet Venture Fund (previously Davidson Venture Fund) is an annual pitch competitors that provides college students and up to date alumni the chance to compete for as much as $25,000 fairness funding of their ventures.