The Big Launch Challenge provides early-stage startups the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors, and for The Launch Place Pre-Seed and Seed Fund to generate deal flow. More information can be found here.
It is a mix-and-mingle, after-hours business networking event and all may attend. Unlike other evening networking events, admission is free of charge, there are no boring speakers and no one is trying to sell you anything. Bring your old friends, make new friends and create your next meaningful business connection. More information can be found
Applications Due: July 31 At the Showcase, receive feedback about essential pitch deck elements, gain the ability to deliver a pitch to a group of institutional investors and get access to potential investors. More information can be found here.
One of the most valuable things you can do for your early stage business is create a productive direct selling strategy. This session will cover why that is the case and review simple, practical steps that will (a) drive new customer opportunities and (b) enable your organization to learn more about product/market fit. More information
WHAT IS CAPTURE MANAGEMENT? Capture management is about having a dedicated focus on “winning” a particular pursuit – figuring out what to offer and presenting it in a winning proposal. This requires knowledge and skills in marketing, corporate strategy, proposal development, finance, pricing, contracts, project management, human resources, and basically everything else. It may very
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In this session, NC IDEA will hold a "fireside chat" with Tim McLoughlin of Cofounders Capital to discuss what they look for in founding teams, get key insights from past experiences and hear other advice targeted to entrepreneurs looking to raise angel capital. More information can be found here.
In this session, NC IDEA will hold a "fireside chat" with Tim McLoughlin of Cofounders Capital to discuss what they look for in founding teams, get key insights from past experiences and hear other advice targeted to entrepreneurs looking to raise angel capital. More information can be found here.
Design thinking can sprout organic growth and sustainable innovation. Given its capability for deep user immersion via uncovering unarticulated needs and perspectives while having the leeway to explore multiple ideas in an innovative setting were failing fast for a more robust success is not a taboo but encouraged. More information about this course can be
Speed Networking works a lot like 'Speed Dating' without the 'Dating'. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished professionals just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, legal or medical professional, in the finance, real estate or entertainment industry - the event offers the perfect
Deadline: August 14th 2019 Startup UNC (formerly Launch the Venture) is a new ventures course designed to help undergrads, grad students, faculty, staff, and alumni take a business idea or scientific innovation to market. This two-semester (four Mod) course starts in August (Mod 1) by assessing the nascent ideas and technologies from the perspective of customer need,
Join NC IDEA for the finale of its 2019 Summer Series and hear real stories from real entrepreneurs. This extended program will feature several entrepreneurs who will share their journeys and answer your questions. The day will end with networking and adult beverages sponsored by American Underground. More information here.
Southeast BIO's (SEBIO) past presenting companies have raised more than $3.5 billion collectively in private and public funding since the inaugural conference in 1999. Companies applying to present are classified as early-stage companies. More information can be found here.
Hive Digital's Digital Marketing Basics Series are monthly seminars to help bring clarity for what it means to have a thriving digital marketing footprint. Learn how to gauge the health of your digital marketing footprint including Paid Advertising, Website Analytics, Social Media Management, and Search Engine Optimization to best optimize digital marketing strategy and identify
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Have an idea you'd like to develop into a product? Currently running your own social venture or side hustle? Interested in venture capital or impact investing? Want to learn skills to innovate in a larger organization, or work for a start up? In this session, representatives from across campus programs
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Have an idea you'd like to develop into a product? Currently running your own social venture or side hustle? Interested in venture capital or impact investing? Want to learn skills to innovate in a larger organization, or work for a start up? In this session, representatives from across campus programs
This event provides an opportunity for North Carolinas’ veteran-owned small businesses to access resources, business education and connection to corporations and agencies seeking to do business with them. More information can be found here.
Are you a student startup with an innovation or invention that can solve a significant social, health or environmental challenge? VentureWell is now accepting applications for the E-Team Grant Program. Early-stage student ventures can unlock up to $25,000 in grant funding and the training they need to launch their innovation. More information can be found here.
Come and learn about a free student co-working space at UNC-Chapel Hill operated by Innovate Carolina. Located on Franklin St., 1789 is a place where innovative students, entrepreneurs, teams, faculty members, mentors and clubs all come together. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in innovation or entrepreneurship in any way, shape or
Digital Health Happy Hour is coming to Launch Chapel Hill on August 21st! Join for great conversation and local craft beers at this popular networking event and connect with industry colleagues in our thriving digital health ecosystem. This event brings together providers, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and technologists, to name but a few, and together help to
Join Bunker Labs at the next Bunker Brews to learn how contracts can make or break your business. More information can be found here.
UNC has tons of hidden gems which can be hard to uncover when you're new to campus! Meet new people while discovering new resources and co-working spaces on-campus at our scavenger hunt! We'll kickoff the event in one of our innovation hubs where you'll pick up a guide and break into teams, then we'll amazing
Come out and join other like-minded entrepreneurs, small business owners, business professional and authors, to exchange positive energy and ideas. This is an evening to have some cocktails, eat, shop and network. Theme of the event Q & A session: What is your recipe for success? What makes you determined to succeed to the next
August 27, 2019 1-2 p.m. Bondurant Hall, Room G100 Reception to follow Register for information session Join us for an information and Q&A session about the fall RFP cycle. This session will include an expert-led exploration of state-of-the-art antibody therapeutic discovery and resources available to accelerate antibody development. Note: RFP to be launched Sept. 3.
Aug. 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Bondurant Hall, Room G100 Join this information and Q&A session about the fall RFP cycle. This session will include an expert-led exploration of state-of-the-art antibody therapeutic discovery and resources available to accelerate antibody development. Reception to follow. More information can be found here.
Deadline: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 (noon) Flash Grants infuse funding at a critical early point when a small, targeted influx of funds can be crucial to shaping innovative research ideas into high potential life science technologies, particularly in emerging and converging life science sectors. For fiscal year 2020, there will be three cycles of Flash
Think Outside The Bowl is a two-day business growth conference in Durham NC on August 28-29, 2019. The event will provide both inspirational and hands-on sessions to help both B2B and B2C companies increase loyalty, word-of-mouth, and most importantly, revenue. More information can be found here.
Think Outside The Bowl is a two-day business growth conference in Durham NC on August 28-29, 2019. The event will provide both inspirational and hands-on sessions to help both B2B and B2C companies increase loyalty, word-of-mouth, and most importantly, revenue. More information can be found here.
Come celebrate the grand opening of the HQ Centennial + NC State Entrepreneurship Garage. More information can be found here.
Brandwein’s Bagels is hosting its first pop-up bagel shop in Chapel Hill on Saturday, August 31st from 8AM – 2PM at Midway Community Kitchen. The more the merrier! Share this email, bring your friends! More information can be found here.
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