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

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina in September. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, while many others remain virtual.

Building on WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking essential events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in September 2023:

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

Sept. 1, 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.

Application Deadline: Downtown Raleigh Alliance Storefront Upfit Grant

Sept. 1

This grant program from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance helps cover upfit expenses for new storefront businesses across the retail, restaurant and services sectors. Applications are open for the next round of funding.

Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition

Sept. 1

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.

AfroFuturism Fest 2023

Aug. 31–Sept. 2 @Charlotte Art League

City Startup Labs and BlkTech Interactive are hosting Charlotte’s third annual AfroFuturism Fest, a program celebrating Black creativity and technological innovation. The theme of this year’s program is “Ancient to the Future.”

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 Lake Norman

Sept. 6, 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

Sept. 6, 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

Sept. 6, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech 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

Sept. 6, 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 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.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Sept. 6, 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.

Defense Manufacturing Summit & Exhibition

Sept. 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Emerging Technology Institute

This inaugural summit and exhibition will feature defense manufacturing resources, new technologies, products and research supporting warfighters.

Lead Your City 2023

Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Guilford College

This annual conference allows young professionals in the Piedmont Triad area to grow their leadership skills and expand their networks. The program includes leadership sessions, breakfast, lunch and professional headshots.

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.

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.

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.

Asheville Entrepreneurship Week 2023

Sept. 11–15 in Asheville

Asheville’s week-long entrepreneurship celebration is back this year. The program offers networking, educational sessions and opportunities to explore new ventures shaping the local startup ecosystem.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Sept. 13, 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

Sept. 13, 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 Robeson County

Sept. 13, 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

Sept. 13, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech 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

Sept. 13, 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

Sept. 13, 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: 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.

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.

ABCs of New Business Technology Tools

Sept. 13, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

NC TECH and the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will host a panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs who are adopting emerging technologies like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

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.

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.

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.

Outdoor Economy Conference 2023

Sept. 18–21 @Cherokee Convention Center

The fifth annual Outdoor Economy Conference is back for another year of programming. The event is one of the country’s largest outdoor-focused economic development conferences.

Ocean Innovation Conference

Sept. 19, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @UNC Wilmington Burney Center

This one-day conference will focus on ocean trends and challenges, strategies for using the ocean’s resources to grow the local economy, investment opportunities, new ocean tech and innovation, and more topics.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Sept. 20, 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

Sept. 20, 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.

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 Fayetteville

Sept. 20, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech 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

Sept. 20, 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

Sept. 20, 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 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.

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.

Workplace DEI Conference: Charlotte

Sept. 26 in Charlotte

NC Chamber’s Workplace DEI Conference convenes C-suite executives and human resources professionals to discuss diversity programs, unconscious bias, recruitment, retention and other relevant topics.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Sept. 27, 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

Sept. 27, 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

Sept. 27, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech 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

Sept. 27, 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

Sept. 27, 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.

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.

NC TECH Summit for Women in Tech

Sept. 27–28 @New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

NC TECH will host a two-day summit with women tech leaders sharing their journeys and efforts to shift the paradigm.

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.