March, April headliners, part II: Previewing 71 upcoming events across NC

Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events across North Carolina through the end of April. 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. 

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.

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.

Queens Pitch Competition

March 29, 4-5:30 p.m. @Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts & Civic Engagement

At this event, Queens University undergraduate students will pitch their business ideas to an expert panel for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Hatch 2.0 Grand Opening

March 30, 4:30-7 p.m. Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s Hatch Innovation Hub will celebrate the grand opening of its expanded coworking and office space. Attendees can meet the tenant companies and learn about Hatch’s partners.

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.

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.

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.

Launch Greensboro LaunchCamp

April 1–2 in Greensboro

This weekend workshop will cover the “Lean Startup” approach to business development, offering tips for testing value propositions and feasibility.

CO.STARTERS Getting Started Workshop

April 4, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub at Davidson

This workshop will offer participants guidance on how to refine their business ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, gather customer feedback and plan their next steps. Note: Space is limited. 

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 5, 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

April 5, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

Tech Slam ‘N Eggs

April 5, 8-9:30 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking (& online)

This hybrid event will feature a handful of startup CTOs or lead developers sharing their tech stack and any insights and problems they overcame.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

April 5, 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

April 5, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

April 5, 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.

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.

Innovations in Health: Driving Force of Economic Development in Southwestern NC

April 6, 1-5:30 p.m. @Western Carolina’s Health & Human Sciences Building

This in-person event will feature discussions from health care innovators, an optional tour of Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building, and networking over light refreshments.

Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series

April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. @Mountain BizWorks

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.

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

April 7, 8-9:30 a.m. @Suffolk Punch Brewing

The Charlotte Business Group will host members and guests for connections over coffee. Note: Space is limited, so registration is required.

Meet the Employer: First Citizens Bank

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

Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo on April 12, 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. 

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 12, 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

April 12, 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

April 12, 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.

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.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

April 12, 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

April 12, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

April 12, 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.

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.

Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series

April 12, 2-3 p.m. (online)

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.

Western Women’s Business Center Conference

April 13, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center

The Western Women’s Business Center is hosting a conference with learning sessions and networking centering around Western North Carolina’s small business community.

Raleigh’s Best Serial Entrepreneur Speaks on Scaling Startups Challenges

April 13, 4-6 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will host Triangle-based entrepreneur and investor Scot Wingo for a talk on his experiences in building and scaling successful companies.

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Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum (Charlotte)

April 13, 6-8 p.m. @Sugar Creek Brewery

At this forum, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association will cover the latest developments at the NC General Assembly, including energy-related bills, what’s on the agenda through the rest of 2023 and how policies intersect with legislation in South Carolina.

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.

Business Formation: Title Entity & Registration

April 14, 3-4:30 p.m. @UNC Charlotte’s PORTAL Building

This workshop will cover types of business structures, permits and licenses, business registration, and other tax and liability considerations in starting a business.

Business Launch Academy Lunch & Learn

April 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @UNCW CIE

Organized by UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Cape Fear Community College’s Small Business Center, this four-part series will offer strategic planning and implementation, access to capital support and more resources for starting or pivoting a business.

2023 Charlotte Venture Challenge

April 18, 5:30-8 p.m. @UNC Charlotte’s PORTAL Building

At its 22nd Charlotte Venture Challenge, UNC Charlotte’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will honor students with impactful ideas, researchers commercializing their work, local founders launching/scaling their businesses, and Inclusive Innovation Leadership Academy graduates and support organizations. It will also include a pitch competition.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 19, 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

April 19, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

April 19, 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

April 19, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

April 19, 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.

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.

Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series

April 19, 2-4 p.m. (online)

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.

2023 Nisbet Venture Fund Pitch Competition

April 19, 6-8:30 p.m. @Davidson College’s Alvarez College Union (& online)

At this annual pitch event, 11 teams from Davidson College will compete for a chance to win more than $25,000 in prizes across two tracks. Note: This is a hybrid event. 

Nisbet Venture Fund Pitch Competition

April 19

Davidson College’s Nisbet Venture Fund is an annual pitch competition for student entrepreneurs and recent alumni. Selected participants will receive coaching and mentorship before pitching their ventures for a chance to win up to $25,000 at this year’s competition.

Davidson Entrepreneurs Network Unconference 2023

April 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson

After the Nisbet Venture Fund pitch competition, Davidson College’s Hurt Hub will host an engaging “unconference” event with crowdsourced discussion topics across four 30-minute sessions.

All Blue 101

April 20, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE

Open to UNC Wilmington faculty/staff, students and local entrepreneurs, this in-person workshop will cover various aspects of the blue economy and sustainable use of ocean resources.

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.

Business Launch Academy Lunch & Learn

April 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @UNCW CIE

Organized by UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Cape Fear Community College’s Small Business Center, this four-part series will offer strategic planning and implementation, access to capital support and more resources for starting or pivoting a business.

Pitch-Space Live at the Cabarrus Center

April 25, 4:30-6 p.m. @Cabarrus Center

In this event, a group of startups will present their products/services to a panel of investors for feedback. There will also be open networking.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

April 26, 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

April 26, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

April 26, 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

April 26, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

April 26, 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.

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.”

Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series

April 27, 12-2 p.m. (online)

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.

SEED20 OnStage

April 27, 6:30 p.m. @ImaginOn – McColl Family Theatre

At Social Venture Partners Charlotte’s annual SEED20 event, 10 nonprofits will pitch to an audience for a chance to win cash and in-kind prizes. Networking will follow.

Women Lead NC: Charlotte

April 28 @Charlotte Convention Center

NC Chamber will host a conference exploring opportunities for women in the workplace, the leadership experience, and ways men and women can work together to build the next generation of women leaders.

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