Founder Fireside Chat: Blue Sky Polymers

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

Join us for an engaging brown bag (= bring your own!) lunch at the Innovate Carolina Junction as Vice Chancellor Dr. Carter sits down with UNC founders Theo Dingemans and Ed Samulski, the visionary minds behind BlueSky Polymers. Theo Dingemans and Ed Samulski are pioneering researchers in the field of advanced materials. Their work focuses … Continued

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Free Coworking Fridays!

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

Come join us at Innovate Carolina Junction for a day of productivity and collaboration! Every Friday, we open our doors to freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers looking for a change of scenery. Whether you need a quiet space to focus or want to network with like-minded individuals, our coworking space is the place to be. Take advantage … Continued

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Workshop Wednesday: Designing Careers in Industry Innovation

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

This two-hour session will introduce participants to design thinking, a problem-solving approach that emphasizes understanding user needs to create innovative and effective solutions. This interactive session begins with an introduction to Innovate Carolina, the Office of Technology Commercialization, and their exciting new Franklin Street space, the Junction. The introduction will be followed by an overview … Continued

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Meantime Cafe Grand Opening Celabration!

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

10 AM - 3 PM: Open to the public. Special merch gifted to the first 100 people in line at 10AM. First 50 in line entered to win free Meantime drinks for a year 12-2:  live music in the café Interactive activities and photo walls free pastry samples BOGO all drinks

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Navigating Tech’s Evolution

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

🚀✨ Entrepreneurship Week with @kfbsevc kfbsevc is here to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse sectors! Join us at Innovate Carolina Junction on 11/11 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM for Navigating Tech’s Evolution — an exciting event exploring the future of technology and its impact on business. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired … Continued

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Morning Mindful Session

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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!

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Carolina Innovators Connect 2024

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Lunch & Learn: Employee Retention & Employment Strategies for Startups with Ashley K. Pittman

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Can Microbubble “Jackhammers” Speed Up Personalized Medicine?

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Lunch and Learn: Maximizing Employee Engagement with Limited Resources

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Morning Mindful Session

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC

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!

Free

NSF I-Corps Info Session

Virtual

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