September headliners, part I: Events & deadlines in the Triangle area

Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s event calendars are part of our weekly Startup Monday package.

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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 September. 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. 

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Test Flight Pitch Practice

Sept. 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

Test Flight Pitch Practice, hosted by First Flight Venture Center, is an opportunity for early-stage startups to hone their pitch and get feedback from an audience of investors, mentors, customers and other reviewers.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Sept. 5, 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.

1 Million Cups RTP

Sept. 6, 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.

Guidelines for Surface Mount Electronic Fuse Selection

Sept. 6, 1-2 p.m. (online)

This virtual lunch and learn will cover fuse technology, the fundamentals of circuit protection, and selection considerations.

On the Menu: Building Wealth on Your Terms

Sept. 7, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (& online)

This hybrid workshop will offer financial planning tips for self-employed professionals. Attendees will learn about the basic steps for optimizing their finances, reducing tax liabilities, protecting their assets and planning for retirement.

Future of Work: Talent, Technology & Trends

Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m. @Innovate Carolina Junction

This fall, Innovate Carolina is hosting a series of interactive presentations and networking sessions with industry and campus leaders. Learn about the latest workforce trends, in-demand skills, career strategies and more.

New Bern Avenue BRT Corridor Small Business Workshops

Sept. 7, 5:30-8 p.m. @Martin Street Baptist Church

The Raleigh Chamber Foundation, the City of Raleigh and Capitol B Creative are hosting a new event series for small businesses along the New Bern Avenue bus rapid transit route. This series will provide relevant information and resources to help businesses be successful with the new transit experience.

Wake Tech Small Business Center Funding Masterclass

Sept. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)

This monthly webinar series will help first-time business owners understand the basics of securing funding. Sessions will cover business loans, credit, financial statement analysis, business plan development, cash flow management, debt, alternative funding options and other key topics.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Sept. 8, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

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

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair

Sept. 8–9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Raleigh Central Operations Facility

The Raleigh Department of Transportation is hosting a two-day job fair featuring the latest job opportunities in field services, including maintenance, equipment operation and seasonal leaf collection.

Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference

Sept. 8–9 @Duke University

This conference will center around the fast-growing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) market. The event targets MBA students, entrepreneurs, recent graduates, mid-career professionals and anyone interested in the ETA world.

Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition [EXTENDED]

Sept. 10

The Launch Place’s 11th annual Big Launch Challenge will return to Durham this October. Applications are open for the pitch program, in which 10 early-stage startups will compete for $15,000. Note: The deadline has now been extended to Sept. 10.

Security for Startups: Solved!

Sept. 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This virtual workshop will offer tips and strategies around security and SOC-2 for SaaS startups.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Sept. 12, 5:30 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.

Climate Tech Connections

Sept. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. @American Underground (rooftop lounge)

Co-hosted by American Underground and Duke University’s Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE), this after-work event will convene the Triangle’s climate tech professionals for an evening of networking over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Tax Updates & Changes Affecting Small Businesses

Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. (online)

This online workshop will cover recent tax law changes affecting small businesses, updates on IRS regulations and forms, and tax planning opportunities.

5 Steps to Thoughtfully Navigate Nonprofit Creation

Sept. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (online)

Wake Tech Community College’s Small Business Center will host a webinar focusing on early steps in the nonprofit formation process, including due diligence and other factors to consider.

BioPharm America

Sept. 13, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

This annual conference will feature a full day of networking, meetings and panels centered around biotech, finance and drug development.

Managing Foreign Exchange

Sept. 13, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This workshop from the NC Small Business Technology and Development Center will cover FX risk management, non-hedging risk management, and FX forwards and options hedges.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program

Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is looking for innovative life science technology ideas with commercial potential. Up to $20,000 may be requested. This round is open to projects focused on neuroscience research and neuro-associated products.

N.C. Biotech Center awards 31 grants, loans totaling nearly $2.8M

Talking Shop: Telling Your Story

Sept. 13, 3-4 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

This workshop will offer communications strategies that attract investors and strategic/operational partners, including suppliers, mentors and customers.

How to Fund Your Business

Sept. 13, 4-6 p.m. @79 Degrees West

This panel discussion will cover the benefits and challenges of various startup funding sources, including venture capital and angel investors, grants, crowdfunding vs. conventional lending, and more.

Pitch Please Competition

Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. @Raleigh Founded

At Raleigh Founded’s third annual Pitch Please competition, companies will present their products/services and receive feedback from a panel of seasoned venture capitalists.

Virtual Bagels & Business

Sept. 14, 7:30-8:30 a.m. (online)

This new series from RIoT will cover topics relevant to starting or growing a business, such as customer discovery, sales, finances, product development, marketing and more. This month’s event will focus on developing a pitch.

Raleigh Chamber Coffee with Leaders

Sept. 14, 8:30-10 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber

In this month’s Coffee with Leaders series, Raleigh Chamber will host Triangle Rock Club Managing Partner Joel Graybeal. Note: This is a members-only event.

Focus on Talent: Diversify Through Apprenticeships

Sept. 14, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)

In this NC TECH-hosted event, leaders from Code the Dream, SAS and Cisco will share how they teamed up to implement a unique approach to apprenticeship.

Tax Strategies for Founders

Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Frontier 600

Led by Trillium Square Advisors, this workshop will offer key tax strategies for startup founders.

Entrepalooza 2023

Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m. @NC State – Stafford Commons

NC State’s annual entrepreneurship and innovation festival is back this year with a showcase hosted by student/alumni-led ventures and partners, a pitch competition featuring 10 student entrepreneurs, and plenty of networking with free food and giveaways.

NC Chamber Health Care Conference

Sept. 14 in Durham

NC Chamber’s Health Care Conference is back. This year’s program will explore the evolving health care sector, North Carolina’s post-pandemic health care infrastructure and more topics.

Submission Deadline: 2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards

Sept. 15

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is hosting its annual Cleantech Innovation Awards program this November, celebrating the top individuals, organizations and projects driving the cleantech sector in the Triangle region. Nominations close on Sept. 15.

Life Sciences Marketing Group

Sept. 19, 12-1 p.m. (online)

This online session will offer two case studies of companies getting an early start on product marketing at the proof-of-concept stage, ahead of regulatory approval and pre-commercial launch.

RTI Fellow Program Distinguished Lecture Series

Sept. 19, 4-5 p.m. (online)

This online lecture will cover recent advances, challenges and opportunities involving technologies that diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

ProductCampRTP

Sept. 19, 4-8 p.m. @Pendo HQ

ProductCampRTP is back with another free, onsite conference centering around the theme “discovery.” This annual event is tailored for professionals who plan, design, build, market or manage products/services. Note: Attendees must register ahead of the event due to security at Pendo. 

Raleigh Chamber We Connect

Sept. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hosted by Raleigh Chamber, the Triangle DEI Alliance and other partners, this meetup convenes local business leaders to network and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

2023 BIO Impact Ag & Environment Conference

Sept. 19–20 in Raleigh

The annual BIO Impact Ag and Environment Conference brings together global biotech leaders to discuss policy issues, food and agriculture innovations, bio-based manufacturing and clean energy.

Informing Innovation 2023

Sept. 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @NCBiotech

The North Carolina Biotech Center will host a conference offering life science resources, search strategies and more market research tools.

1 Million Cups RTP

Sept. 20, 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.

Brews + Bytes: Raleigh

Sept. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @City Club Raleigh

NC TECH will bring together the Triangle’s tech community for a fall networking event in Raleigh. Registration is free for both NC TECH members and non-members.

RTCC Cleantech Catalyst: The Power of Microgrids

Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m. @Brueprint Brewing Company

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster will host a series of talks with industry leaders sharing their latest microgrid developments and discussing grid resilience efforts amid the hurricane season.

Ultimate Marketing Toolkit Series: Crafting Your Irresistible Value Proposition

Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. @Wake Forest Community Library

Part of a five-session series, this workshop will focus on crafting a compelling value proposition and brand messaging strategy.

NC SBIR Funding Celebration Summit

Sept. 21, 2-6 p.m. @Wyrick Robbins (& online)

This half-day panel series will offer lessons from SBIR grant-winning companies, a reverse pitch with advice from SBIR program managers and an overview of the SBIR/STTR selection process.

Raleigh Chamber Annual Meeting Day 2023

Sept. 21, 2:30-6 p.m. @Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh Chamber’s 135th annual meeting will review the year’s accomplishments and present the A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award. The event also includes live performances, themed lounge areas, food, drinks and more.

Application Deadline: RIoT Foundations

Sept. 22

This new program from RIoT shows small business owners and startup founders how to leverage technology to grow and scale their business ideas.

What to Avoid in Creating a Startup & Lessons Learned

Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. @Wake Tech Small Business Center, Western Wake Campus

Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center will host a discussion with Courtroom5 Founder Sonja Ebron.

Business After Hours Mixer

Sept. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

Join the Wright Village in this monthly after-work networking series to connect with local business owners.

Virtual Tech Expo 101

Sept. 26, 10 a.m. (online)

NC TECH will host an informative tour of the online Premier Virtual platform ahead of the Virtual Tech Job Expo on Oct. 11.

Grow Your G.R.A.N.T. Nonprofit Seminar

Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Wake Tech – Western Wake Campus

This webinar will show nonprofits how to use numbers and stories to attract funding, review their performance, apply for relevant grants, network with funders and more.

Cary Chamber 2023 Annual Banquet

Sept. 27, 5 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s annual banquet features dinner, a cocktail hour, recognition of board members, and awards honoring local businesses, citizens and leaders.

Venture Atlanta 2023 [in Georgia]

Sept. 27–28 @Woodruff Arts Center & Atlanta Symphony Hall

Venture Atlanta is one of the biggest venture conferences in the country. Startups can pitch on stage, meet investors and mentors, and participate in discussions on the latest trends. (Note: Although this event is held in Atlanta, we’re including it here because it’s a hot destination for North Carolina startups.)

Small Business Resource Fair

Sept. 28, 4-6 p.m. @79° West

Innovate Carolina’s annual Small Business Resource Fair provides guidance, insights and practical tools to help entrepreneurs scale their ventures.

Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum

Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m. @Bond Brothers Beer Company

This forum will cover the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s latest updates to the state’s decarbonization plan, how it differs from the existing plan, challenges like transmission planning and new technologies, and more.

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