Carolina Innovators Connect (formerly Carolina Startup Connect) offers students and startups an event that gives students learning and career development opportunities with high-growth startup companies, social ventures and innovative opportunities in the Research Triangle region. Think career fair ...but not! No suits or resumes here. Students should come prepared to mingle with a diverse group … Continued
Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or part of the campus community eager to strengthen your team and retain top talent? Join us for an insightful workshop designed specifically for early-stage companies on Employee Retention. This session will cover essential employment considerations, including: Key differences between employees and independent contractors Best practices for hiring and … Continued
Founder’s Fireside Lunch: Can Microbubble “Jackhammers” Speed Up Personalized Medicine? Featuring UNC Professors and Co-Founders of Triangle Biotechnology: Paul Dayton, PhD; and Samantha Pattenden, PhD Before doctors can confidently prescribe the most effective antibiotic treatment for their patients, they have to know which germs they’re going up against? But for some microbes, such as multi-drug resistant, … Continued
Join us for a Lunch & Learn session with SBTDC Business Counselor Bill Rollinson to explore practical ways to motivate your team and boost retention—without stretching your budget. In this interactive workshop, designed for small business owners and managers, you’ll discover key drivers of employee engagement, learn cost-effective strategies, and create a personalized engagement plan that fits … Continued
This proposal outlines a series of meditation and mindfulness sessions based on Shinzen Young's Unified Mindfulness system, tailored for entrepreneurs. The primary goals are to reduce stress, enhance creativity, and provide clarity on actionable steps for their startups!
Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation! KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an interest in commercialization to participate in our virtual NSF I-Corps program. We’ll teach you the principles of customer discovery to help you better … Continued
In this session, Steven King will share a practical framework for identifying high-impact automation opportunities. Drawing from his expertise in robotics and AI, he’ll discuss assessing automation potential, balancing human and machine inputs, and maximizing ROI across sectors like manufacturing, supply chain, and hospitality. Attendees will gain actionable insights and learn from real-world case studies. … Continued
Join us for an engaging session with Michael Barker, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, following the Innovate Carolina Network Forum. This session will spotlight the recently announced Provost’s AI Committee and the AI Acceleration Program, two groundbreaking initiatives from the Office of the Provost designed to position UNC as a leader … Continued
Session Marketing Verbiage: Join us for a virtual workshop designed to help employers recruit top talent from UNC Chapel Hill. Led by our Employer Engagement team, this session offers industry-specific strategies, best practices for campus engagement, and tips on maximizing university resources. Perfect for employers seeking to strengthen partnerships and attract top Carolina students in their … Continued
Experience Free Co-working Day at Innovate Carolina Junction! Join us every first Friday of the month for Free Coworking Day at Innovate Carolina Junction! Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker, entrepreneur, or simply curious about our space, this is your chance to experience a productive and inspiring work environment — on us! Enjoy high-speed internet, … Continued
Calling on healthcare innovators, founders, investors, engineers, and advocates across the tech ecosystem: Join Triangle Tech Night and Innovate Carolina on February 13th from 5:30–8 PM at The Junction for an engaging evening exploring how healthcare technologies like AI are transforming outcomes—and the risks they pose for health equity. This isn’t just a panel discussion—it’s … Continued
Join us as Professor Mark McNeilly delves into the implications of artificial intelligence for politics and warfare and what it means for society and individuals. The talk will examine how AI will impact political campaigns, governance, regulations, and trust along with its transformative effects on military strategy, tactics and strategic competition. Key topics will include … Continued
