Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of December. 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.
There are plenty of holiday parties and end-of-year events across the state this month. 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.
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NC IDEA 101 with Dionne McGee
Nov. 28, 4-5 p.m. (online)
Join this virtual information session to learn about NC IDEA’s grants and other programs that serve North Carolina startups. The session will be led by Dionne McGee, organizer of the ROAR Conference and facilitator of Eastern North Carolina Entrepreneurial Promise.
DANC Science & Technology Forum: ECU DoD Research Showcase
Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @ECU Main Campus Student Center
The Defense Alliance of NC and East Carolina University will host an event with researchers sharing insights on a range of projects, from human performance to biomechanics to prolonged casualty care.
Asheville Pitch Party
Nov. 29, 5 p.m. @Hatch AVL
This open mic-style event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to share short pitches with an audience of peers in the Asheville area. Tickets are free and open to the public.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Nov. 30, 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
Nov. 30, 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 Wilmington
Nov. 30, 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
Nov. 30, 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.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Nov. 30, 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.
Startup High Country’s Startup Social
Nov. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. @Boone Underground
Startup High Country will convene Western North Carolina’s entrepreneurial community for an evening networking event.
Southeast Renewable Energy Summit
Nov. 30–Dec. 2 @Omni Charlotte Hotel
Held annually, the Southeast Renewable Energy Summit convenes the region’s clean energy sector to discuss trends in grid reliability/resilience, energy policies and procurement strategies, the M&A market, project financing and more.
2023 Growth & Innovation Trends & Protecting Valued Assets
Dec. 1, 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @TechWorks Gaston
This workshop will cover the latest trends in innovation and show participants how to protect their business’s ideas, assets and brand.
Foothills Young Professionals Kick-off Event
Dec. 1, 5-7:30 p.m. @Bo’s Bodacious Family Entertainment
Foothills Young Professionals invites the community to join for food, bowling and networking at its first event this month.
Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group
Dec. 2, 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.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
Dec. 2, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
State of NC Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium
Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. UNC Wilmington
In this day-long event, undergraduate students from colleges, universities and community colleges across the state will showcase their research and creative projects through posters, presentations, performances and art displays.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro Capital Connects 2023
Dec. 4
Applications are open for next year’s edition of Launch Greensboro Capital Connects, scheduled for March. The event offers cash and in-kind prizes to seed-stage and Series A-stage companies through two pitch competitions.
CLT Alliance Power of Women: Holiday Tea
Dec. 5, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. @The Ballantyne
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance will bring together executive women from the local business community for a holiday tea event. Note: The program includes two seating times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Current & Emerging Technologies Conference
Dec. 5 (online)
This one-day event, hosted by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, will provide a briefing on the specific applications and technological advancements driving organization-level initiatives today.
4-Step Process for a Steady Referral-Based Business
Dec. 6, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn event, startups and small businesses will learn how to leverage relationship marketing to increase their profits and business development initiatives.
CIO + CISO Reception (Charlotte)
Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Mansion
CIOs, CISOs and senior IT leaders will gather in Charlotte for an evening of networking over catered fare.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 7, 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
Dec. 7, 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 Wilmington
Dec. 7, 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
Dec. 7, 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.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Dec. 7, 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.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program
Dec. 7
For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative high-potential life science technology ideas. Up to $20,000 may be requested.
2022 CXO Online Auction
Dec. 7-9 (online)
The winning bidders of this online auction get the opportunity to meet one-on-one with tech CIOs CISOs and other CXOs. The auction supports NC TECH’s statewide programs, including the Founder’s Scholarship for young women seeking engineering and/or technology-related degrees at higher education institutions.
Startup Ethics Roundtable
Dec. 8, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
This monthly panel event will feature a roundtable discussion on the ethical issues facing startups and businesses. Tickets are free and open to Davidson College students and the broader community.
Mountain BizWorks’ Year-End Celebration
Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Mule at Devil’s Foot Brewing Company
At this in-person event, Mountain BizWorks will celebrate the year’s local business milestones over food and beverages.
Wilson, What’s Next? Preparing for New Business Gains in 2023
Dec. 12, 4-6 p.m. @Gig East Exchange
RIoT and the Gig East Exchange will highlight the year’s progress and preview 2023 goals. The program will include a special holiday market with products from local vendors, along with a panel discussion featuring business support resources.
LaunchLab Growth Demo Day
Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m. @Elm & Bain
At this event, Launch Greensboro will showcase the 13 companies participating in its latest LaunchLab Growth cohort. Join to meet the startups, hear their pitches and network with the broader entrepreneurial community.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Annual Outlook 2022
Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @The Westin
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance will bring together top executives and business leaders to discuss their 2023 outlooks from a global and regional perspective.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 14, 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
Dec. 14, 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
Dec. 14, 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.
PitchBreakfast Charlotte
Dec. 14, 8:30-10 a.m. @Venture X at The Refinery
Every month, a handful of Charlotte-area companies headline PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for six minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts. This month’s event will be held in a hybrid format.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
Dec. 14, 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
Dec. 14, 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
Dec. 14, 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.
Transform GSO Holiday Social & Open House
Dec. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Transform GSO
Transform GSO will host its last community social of the year, featuring beer, wine, food and musical performances.
Venture 15 & Venture Asheville Honors
Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. @The Orange Peel
Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors programs celebrate the 15 fastest-growing startups in the city and the individuals leading the entrepreneurial community.
Application Deadline: Kinetic 2023 Cohort
Dec. 15
Applications are open for the next cohort of Kinetic, a six-week business development program from Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy. Startups have until Dec. 15 to apply.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 21, 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
Dec. 21, 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
Dec. 21, 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
Dec. 21, 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
Dec. 21, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Dec. 28, 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
Dec. 28, 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
Dec. 28, 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
Dec. 28, 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
Dec. 28, 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.
Application Deadline: RevTech Labs Fintech & Insurtech Accelerator
Dec. 31
Applications are live for the next class of RevTech Labs’ 14-week accelerator for post-revenue startups in the fintech and insurtech sectors.
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