April headliners, part I: Previewing more than 60 events & deadlines in the Triangle

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and everything happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.

Following is a list of events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of April. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to a live format.

If you’d like to suggest an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here. 

UNC Cleantech Summit

March 27–28 @Friday Conference Center

UNC’s Cleantech Summit is back for another year of networking, keynotes, panels, workshops and other sessions covering topics such as the energy transition, energy policy, carbon capture and removal, electric vehicles, green hydrogen, energy storage and more.

2023 CALS HOT Jobs Fair

March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @NC State’s Talley Student Union

In this job fair, hundreds of students across NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences can meet with employers hiring for full-time jobs and summer internships.

Raleigh Chamber Sustainability Conference 2023

March 29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh Chamber’s Sustainability Conference will convene regional executives, community leaders and elected officials to discuss sustainability best practices and partnerships that impact the Triangle region.

Virtual Tech Job Expo 101: How Does It Work?

March 29, 10-10:45 a.m. (online)

Ahead of the Spring Virtual Tech Job Expo on April 12, NC TECH will host an online tour of the Premier Virtual platform so employers and job seekers can organize their profiles and prepare to make new connections at the event.

NC State’s Spring 2023 Health Professions Career Fair

March 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Talley Student Union

NC State’s Health Professions Fair allows students interested in health professions to meet with professional schools across the country. Students and alumni from NC State and other local colleges are welcome to attend.

High Power Capacitors: Recent Design Trends & Tips

March 29, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This online lunch and learn will cover design considerations and parameters for selecting a capacitor for high power applications.

ALA: Launch Sessions

March 29, 5-6 p.m.

In this four-session series, NC State entrepreneurs will learn how to articulate and communicate their value to accelerator/incubator programs, customers, investors and other stakeholders.

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Venture Connect 2023

March 29–30 @GSK

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s annual Venture Connect conference brings together tech and biotech companies, investors, business leaders, executives and others to network and hear pitches from scaling startups in the Southeast.

Application Deadline: STEM RTP Grants

March 29

In this grant program, the Research Triangle Foundation will select a portfolio of nonprofit organizations making an impact through programs at the intersection of STEM and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Black Capitalism: Lessons from Soul City

March 30, 5:30 p.m. @Provident1898

The Museum of Durham History and Provident1898 will host a film screening and panel discussion exploring Floyd McKissick’s views on Black capitalism and vision for the Soul City community in Warren County.

Durham SOUP Spring 2023

March 30, 6:30-8 p.m. @American Underground

This micro-granting contest will feature four pitches from local early-stage founders or community members with ideas for a venture. The audience will vote on their favorite pitch, and the winner will take away more than $1,000.

TriWiSTEM Day in the Life Series: Connections Night

March 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @NCSU Biomanufacturing Training & Education Center

Triangle Women in STEM will host a panel discussion and networking event for folks interested in or already employed in the biomedical/biotech industry.

NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit

March 30 @Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Conference Center

NC TECH will host a one-day conference offering strategies and perspectives on implementing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.

14th Annual Alternative Investments Conference

March 30 @Carolina Inn

This annual event from UNC Chapel Hill’s Institute for Private Capital covers the latest trends and topics in alternative investments. It typically draws professionals across private equity, venture capital, hedge fund and alternative asset markets.

Application Deadline: 2023 Environmental Enhancement Grant

March 30

Run by the North Carolina Department of Justice, this program will award grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 to nonprofits, academic institutions and government entities to preserve and improve the state’s natural resources. Funds serve land acquisition, construction, planning, education and research. To be eligible to submit a full proposal, applicants must submit a letter of intent by March 30.

Early Application Deadline: 101 Weston Labs

March 31

101 Weston Labs is a new accelerator from Cary-based Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina. The three-month program targets North America-headquartered startups developing solutions for independent insurance agencies. It includes weekly training seminars, coaching/mentoring from experts and entrepreneurs, access to a network of insurtech investors and stakeholders, and connections to independent distribution channels. The first cohort will run from June to August. Final applications are due May 5.

Application Deadline: IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition

March 31

The Launch Place is accepting applications for its eighth annual IdeaFest, where nearly a dozen finalists will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience. The top three winners will get $10,000. The event is scheduled for April 20 in Danville, Virginia. Note: The Launch Place is based in Virginia, but it has an office in RTP and invests in Triangle-area startups.

Application Deadline: NC State’s Andrews Launch Accelerator

March 31

NC State’s 14-week Andrews Launch Accelerator provides equity-free seed capital, business development learning modules, guidance and resources to help student founders enter the next stage of their startup journey.

Application Deadline: Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence

March 31

Bunker Labs’ six-month Veterans in Residence program links veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs with a community of peers, a nationwide business network, and access to business resources and mentors. The program is hosted out of a WeWork coworking space in select cities or virtually for participants without a local location. Past cohorts have included startups in Charlotte, Wilmington and the Raleigh-Durham area.

Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant

April 1

This grant program targets companies, social enterprises, nonprofits and universities that assist underrepresented entrepreneurs and small businesses in starting and growing their ventures in Raleigh.

Life Sciences Marketing Group

April 4, 12-1 p.m. (online)

In this online session, attendees will learn best practices for handling media interviews, coming across confident and credible, anticipating questions and responding accordingly, staying on message, and more tips for communicating with the media.

SBIR/STTR R&D Funding: Grant Accounting & Legal Considerations

April 4, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)

Hosted by the Small Business and Technology Development Center, this online workshop will offer an overview of the federal SBIR/STTR programs, accounting practices, legal considerations, tips on creating a competitive grant proposal and more.

Innovate Carolina Junction Sneak Peek

April 4, 4-6 p.m. @137 E. Franklin St.

This event will offer an early look at the Innovate Carolina Junction coworking space and innovation hub for UNC Chapel Hill’s entrepreneurial community.

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The Tech Behind Femtech

April 4, 5-7 p.m. @Blush Cowork

RIoT will host a panel discussion on how innovation in women’s healthcare is driving larger trends at the intersection of health care and technology.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

April 4, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern

The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.

All Things Open RTP Meetup

April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @IBM

At All Things Open RTP’s next meetup, web developer and performance engineer Sia Karamalegos will discuss tools for web performance.

Workforce Development Trends & Resources

April 5, 8-9 a.m. @Cary Chamber

Cary Chamber will host Barbara Brothers of Capital Area Workforce Development to discuss local workforce trends and resources for businesses.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 5, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

Plant Disease Pandemic Preparedness Symposium & Workshop

April 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @NC State’s Plant Sciences Building

This full-day conference will feature poster sessions, a demonstration of the PlantAid Database pandemic prediction system, and panel discussions covering diagnostics and sensor development, diagnostic networks, modeling and more topics.

IoT Development Security: From Developer to Device

April 5, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This virtual lunch and learn will cover important cybersecurity considerations for IoT product development.

Pull-Up at Provident

April 5, 5-8 p.m. @Provident1898

This monthly event brings together Durham’s community of startup founders and small business owners to connect for networking and support.

Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network Social

April 6, 4:30-6 p.m. @Raleigh Social House

This month’s Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network event will be held at Raleigh Social House. Note: This is a members-only event. 

Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program Summer 2023 (Cary)

April 7, 5 p.m.

RIoT’s 12-week accelerator program offers business development guidance and connects startups to nearly 100 companies across the IoT industry to help bring their products to market. The next cohort is scheduled to run from mid-May to early-August in Cary.

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Meet the Employer: First Citizens Bank

April 11, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo, job seekers can join this webinar to learn about First Citizens Bank and its IT operations, future plans and what its recruiting teams look for in candidates.

Meet the Employer: Deutsche Bank

April 11, 11-11:45 a.m. (online)

Job seekers and talent acquisition professionals can tune in to this webinar to learn about employment at Deutsche Bank. Note: Registration is required. 

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

April 11, 6-7:30 p.m. 

Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

BPD Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium & Vendor Show

April 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Friday Conference Center

The fourth Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium and Vendor Show will cover technical advancements and challenges in the cell and gene therapy field. Suppliers and service providers will also showcase their offerings.

Spring Tech Job Expo (Virtual)

April 12, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (online)

NC TECH’s Spring Tech Job Expo will provide virtual booths to connect job seekers to local/regional employers looking for new talent.

Scaling IoT Products: A Technology Review

April 12, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This online lunch and learn will cover case studies and best practices for prototyping, designing and launching IoT products.

‘Green’ Eggs & Ham: Sustainability in Animal Agriculture

April 12, 4-6 p.m. @NCBiotech

This panel discussion, hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, will focus on the future of sustainable animal agriculture.

Tokenism in the Workplace

April 13, 12-1 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

CliniSpan Health Founder Dezbee McDaniel will lead a workshop on identifying and avoiding tokenism in the workplace.

Duke I&E Startup Showcase

April 13, 2-4 p.m. Wallace Wade Stadium

This event will showcase the student ventures coming out of Duke University’s Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs, Student Founder, Innovation Studio and New Ventures programs.

AITP-RTP Meeting: Death & Your Digital Legacy

April 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. NC State Club

AITP-RTP’s next meeting will feature a talk from digital forensics expert Derek Ellington, who will discuss the importance of setting a strategy for managing digital assets after death.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

April 14, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

On the Menu: Media Relations Tactics

April 14, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (& online)

This interactive workshop will cover public relations strategies, insights on the media landscape and how media relations work. Note: This is a hybrid event. 

I Have an Idea, Do I Need a Lawyer?

April 14, 12-2 p.m. (online)

Held via Zoom, this webinar will offer critical legal advice for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in the Triangle.

Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours

April 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @United Bank

This month’s Business After Hours event will be held at United Bank in Raleigh. Join to make new connections with fellow Raleigh Chamber members.

Research Triangle Life Sciences Summit

April 18, 8-11 a.m.

This conference will center around the Triangle’s position as a life science hub. Attendees can network with local developers, builders, investors, tenants, brokers and more.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network

April 18, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce – Wells Fargo Capitol Center

NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a quarterly forum for member firms interested in doing business with the state government.

Techstars Startup Week: Raleigh-Durham

April 18–20 in Raleigh and Durham

With two days in Durham and one in Raleigh, Techstars’ Raleigh-Durham Startup Week returns with a lineup of events centered around the Triangle’s startup community.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 19, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

Voice of the Customer: Your Digital Transformation Starts Here

April 19, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This lunch and learn will offer insights on collecting and analyzing customer feedback, incorporating that feedback into new digital solutions and creating a customer-centric culture.

Digital Health Happy Hour

April 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Innovate Carolina Junction

The Digital Health Institute for Transformation will host its monthly happy hour at Innovate Carolina Junction in Chapel Hill.

SIM-RTP Tech Connect Conference

April 19 @Sheraton Imperial Hotel

Hosted by the Society for Information Management’s RTP chapter, this event allows IT professionals to expand their networks and gain new knowledge on the latest technology and management solutions.

Webinar: Inclusive Communications

April 20, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)

This virtual panel discussion will cover effective communication strategies and leadership buy-in for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, approaches to employer branding and more.

Cary Chamber Business of Women

April 20, 12-1:15 p.m. Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature a talk on work-life balance from speaker and author MeiLani Hock.

IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition [in Virginia]

April 20, 1 p.m. in Danville, Virginia

The Launch Place is accepting applications for its eighth annual IdeaFest, where nearly a dozen finalists will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience. The top three winners will get $10,000. Note: The Launch Place is based in Virginia, but it has an office in RTP and invests in Triangle-area startups.

Cleantech Catalyst Series

April 20, 5-7 p.m. @Fortnight Brewery

At this event, companies working to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle chargers will discuss the latest tech and infrastructure developments.

Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Building Up-fit Grant

April 23

The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant helps fund interior improvements to commercial property owned by local businesses. The program matches up to 50% of construction costs.

2023 State Energy Conference

April 25–26 @McKimmon Center

The annual State Energy Conference features networking opportunities, sessions on best practices, successful case studies, panel discussions and more.

The Legal Lowdown on Startup Financing

April 26, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This virtual lunch and learn will cover the practical, legal and business considerations in finding the best financing options for a company.

DIG SOUTH Tech Summit 2023 [Charleston, SC]

April 26–27 @College of Charleston TD Arena

The DIG SOUTH Tech Summit returns for another year of programming in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual conference convenes startups and investors from across the Southeast. This year’s event centers around the theme of “Transformation.”

Raleigh Chamber Networking 101

April 27, 8:30-10 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber

Raleigh Chamber’s quarterly Networking 101 seminar will offer tips and new ideas on how to develop business relationships.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

April 28, 8:30-10 a.m. @The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Raleigh Chamber’s C-Suite Perspectives series offers leadership development insights from top executives in the Raleigh area.

Triangle Small Business Week

April 30–May 6

Headed by Raleigh Chamber and Wake County Economic Development, Triangle Small Business Week returns with several events and resources supporting the local business community.

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