March headliners, part II: A statewide guide to upcoming tech/biz events

Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events across North Carolina through the end of March. 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 be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.

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

Show Me the Funding

March 14, 9-11 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs, UNC Wilmington faculty/staff and students can attend this workshop to learn about how to raise capital for a startup. Topics include SBIR/STTR grants, bootstrapping, debt financing, venture capital and angel investing, crowdfunding, convertible debt and other types of funding.

NC Main Street Conference 2023

March 14–16 in Statesville

The annual statewide NC Main Street Conference appeals to anyone interested in downtown revitalization and sustainability across North Carolina.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

March 15, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

March 15, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

1 Million Cups Robeson County

March 15, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub

In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

March 15, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

March 15, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

March 15, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

Launch Greensboro Capital Connects 2023

March 15, 5-7:30 p.m.

Held annually, Launch Greensboro Capital Connects offers cash and in-kind prizes to seed-stage and Series A-stage companies through two pitch competitions.

2023 Venture Asheville Talent Jam

March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company

Hosted by Venture Asheville, this event features open-mic pitches where job seekers and companies looking for talent each deliver alternating 60-second pitches.

It’s About the Story

March 16, 9-11 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Local entrepreneurs, UNC Wilmington faculty/staff and students can attend this workshop to learn about how to create a compelling presentation for investors.

Tech & Innovation Briefing

March 16, 9-10:30 a.m. @Forsyth Tech, Robert L. Strickland Center

In this event, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. will highlight leaders who are bringing new and impactful products and therapies to the market.

Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series

March 17–18 @Black Wall Street Asheville

Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2023 Craft Your Commerce series runs from March to May. Creative entrepreneurs will learn about SEO and analytics, how to make an engaging website landing page and how to connect with customers via e-commerce platforms.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

March 22, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

March 22, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

March 22, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

March 22, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

March 22, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

SBIR Training: Winston-Salem

March 22, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter

This statewide training series will equip small businesses with the resources and tools they need to apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. Events will be held in Fayetteville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem and Boone.

HKY4Vets Virtual Hiring Event

March 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

This hiring event will be geared toward transitioning military and military spouse talent, recent alumni and rising juniors/seniors at local universities/colleges. The program will also include participation from employers across Catawba, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Lincoln and McDowell counties.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech’s Flash Grant Program

March 22, 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.

Open Source 101 2023

March 23, 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. @UNC Charlotte’s Dubois Center

Hosted by All Things Open, this full-day conference will provide education and guidance covering open source, open web and open tech topics.

SBIR Training: Boone

March 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Caldwell Community College – Watauga Campus

This statewide training series will equip small businesses with the resources and tools they need to apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. Events will be held in Fayetteville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem and Boone.

Winston Starts 2023 Investor Forum

March 23, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Winston Starts

Winston Starts will host its annual pitch competition featuring scaling startups in Winston-Salem. The event also includes a panel discussion and keynote.

Women In Business Summit

March 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Halifax Community College Small Business Center

Give It To The People’s one-day Women in Business Summit will provide workshops and mentorship to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, expand their networks and increase their net worth.

RevTech Labs Class 18 Welcome Party + Mentor Matching

March 28, 5-7:30 p.m. in Charlotte

In this event, RevTech Labs will introduce the 18th class of startups participating in its 12-week accelerator. Join to meet the companies and learn about their roadmaps.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

March 29, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

March 29, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

Entrepreneur Resilience Summit

March 29, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @The Collider

Venture Asheville will host a half-day conference covering strategies to overcome common challenges in entrepreneurship and build resilience.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

March 29, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

March 29, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

March 29, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

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.

Application Deadline: Health Equity Innovation Challenge

March 31

From the Flywheel Foundation, this three-year business competition will focus on ideas that offer solutions to healthcare disparities. The program is expected to build a portfolio of 20 to 30 startups.

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