Events

Join us at The Junction, UNC's Innovation Hub and Coworking Space, for a 'Lunch and Learn' session on navigating the legal landscape for businesses, hosted by legal experts Lucas Beal and Trevor Schmidt of Hutchison Law. Lucas will discuss data privacy issues, including AI training data and AI output, drawing on his extensive experience in … Continued

Curious about the new building on Franklin St.? Join us for an Open House at Innovate Carolina Junction on September 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. Whether you're a staff member, faculty, student, or community member, explore our vibrant innovation hub, enjoy a free coworking day, tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet the Innovate Carolina … Continued

Join us for the Innovate Carolina Network Forum, hosted by the Vice Chancellor's Office of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development. This event brings together UNC programs and offices to share updates, collaborate, and drive innovation across campus. Hear the latest from various UNC initiatives and share your own insights. Whether you're in research, entrepreneurship, or … Continued

Despite the fading effects of COVID-19, the question remains: how can we prepare for the next pandemic? On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Innovate Carolina will host a Founder’s Fireside Chat featuring James Rosen, CEO of the Rapidly Emerging Antiviral Drug Development Initiative (READDI). This nonprofit, based in Chapel Hill, is at the forefront of developing broad-spectrum … Continued

Looking for a dynamic and inspiring workspace for the day? Join us at The Junction, powered by Innovate Carolina! Explore an innovative, spacious coworking environment in the heart of Downtown Chapel Hill. Enjoy excellent Wi-Fi, snacks, and a conducive atmosphere for productivity. Find us at 136 East Rosemary Street, right next to the Wallace parking … Continued

Join Innovate Carolina for a dynamic session where small businesses, entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and staff can learn teamwork strategies from elite women athletes. Hear from Brianna Pinto and Kaleigh Kurtz of On The Team and NC Courage as they share powerful stories on leadership, collaboration, resilience, and accountability. Facilitated by Anne Jones, a two-time founder … Continued

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

You're Invited! Innovate Carolina Junction's 1st Anniversary Celebration Visiting for Homecoming? Curious about the exciting developments in the new building at 137 East Franklin Street/136 East Rosemary St (depending on which side you're looking at)? You may remember it as the watering hole, Molly’s, or the Mexican cuisine spot, Papagayo’s! Check out the University’s first … 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!

Elevate your networking skills with our interactive workshop led by Tim Flood, a communication expert and professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School. Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, TIBBS, and Innovate Carolina, this session will help you master effective communication across academic and professional settings. You'll learn how to introduce yourself confidently, manage your network, … Continued

How is AI changing innovation? How is AI changing our productivity? Is AI actually changing all that much? Too much? Join Triangle Tech Night and Innovate Carolina for an evening networking event to discuss our relationship with AI as folks in tech and as humans. We’ll have an expert panel discussion, office hours, and lots … Continued