About this Event When it comes to companies and organizations, many talk a good game of diversity, especially around hiring, but truly lack the inclusion and equity part. COVID-19 has once again called out a sore eye to American society's racial inequities class disparities, and employment needs. We must address the water cooler talk that
Startups - Are you looking for access to high quality business and technical resources and a hands-on mentorship network? Apply to the RIoT Accelerator Program to learn, collaborate, and bring new products to market! Deadline for applications is JULY 30TH. Want to learn more? RIoT is hosting virtual info sessions where you can learn more
The John M. Belk Endowment (JMBE) believes in the value of education as a means to personal fulfillment and community vitality. By creating pathways to and through postsecondary education for underrepresented students, JMBE is committed to helping students attain the marketable skills and training needed to gain meaningful employment and contribute to the development of
Product Development and Management Association or PDMA is pleased to announce the Global Student Innovation Challenge! We expect incredible ideas from our student innovators from around the globe, and hope your school can join the 2020 Global Student Innovation Challenge. Who Students currently enrolled on a full-time basis in an academic program at either the
A discussion on how entrepreneurship centers can best contribute to their campus' climate with regards to diversity, equity & inclusion. About this Event GCEC Virtual Connections Webinar Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Education How can entrepreneurship educators ensure that they properly engage with issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion? What are best practices
Join Launch Chapel Hill for this exclusive talk with Kasper Kubica and David Spratte, co-founders of Carpe! About this Event Fireside Chats are a continuing series of talks hosted by Launch Chapel Hill. These conversations seek to showcase a broad range of entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their field, as well as introduce
Are you a business owner who wants to see your business consistently run better and grow faster? This complimentary workshop will equip you with simple, practical tools that you can use immediately to help you run a better business and live a better life. To learn more and register, click here.
Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Help Code for Chapel Hill improve the lives of residents of Chapel Hill and neighboring communities. Code for Chapel Hill currently have two main projects (see What to Know for more), but new project ideas are always welcome! Storytellers, Marketers, Programmers, Engineers, designers, web developers, IT Professionals, those curious about
Details Social Zoom 6:30pm Online Streaming & Meeting Starts at 7pm Welcome to our new Online Format!! We'll be taking questions, giving answers and talking about projects you're working on. We'll have IOT experts on hand to answer questions on coding, process, development, etc. We'll start with a light 15-20 minute presentation on something way
NCBiotech’s Flash Grant program aims to identify and energize the most creative ideas that exhibit early indications of commercial potential. Like a flash of inspiration, 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 sciences technologies,
Learn about UNC's resources to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and how these skills give you a competitive advantage in your career! About this Event 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?
Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental well being. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity, and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away
Join NC TECH Talk when Brooks Raiford interviews Pendo CEO, Todd Olson, about how a fast-growing startup is navigating, or even excelling, in a challenging economic environment. DATE AND TIME Wednesday, August 19 3:45 - 4:30 PM REGISTRATION This webinar is FREE for members and $25 for non-members. Registrants will receive call-in info upon registration. To
Join a discussion creating a space for black student entrepreneurs at UNC! About this event The Eship Center has publicly expressed support of the Black Lives Matter movement and are committed to diversity and being allies to the black community. We will continue to prioritize increasing representation and inclusion in the work that we do
Calling all changemakers and social entrepreneurs driven to find new ways to uplift communities and alleviate poverty in a post-pandemic world. For this 16th Impactathon® Innov8social is partnering with Join the Journey, an international empowerment organization. Join participants from hubs around the world for a two-day virtual Impactathon® where you have a chance to deepen
Get out of your comfort zone and put your idea to action! The eship center will walk you through the first steps of identifying & testing your target market About this Event Discover how being okay with failure and failing fast can help you. We’ll also learn how to properly identify your problem and customer
The PILOT Innovation Challenge is looking for researchers, faculty members, students, and startup companies to submit an idea for a chance to win up to $150,000 to build a working prototype. The Challenge Prompt Develop a working prototype to improve real-time decentralized collaboration while managing live and recorded audio/video from multiple sources for media production
Whether you have just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need it most. NC IDEA MICRO awards project-based grants up to $10K to young companies looking to validate and advance their idea.
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