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SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual meetup to connect\, share ideas\, and discuss the evolving world of AI over coffee. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for AI Unfiltered\, a monthy gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you’re deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to share insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation about all things AI. \nCan’t come in July? Join us for August’s AI Unfiltered!
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-2/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000
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SUMMARY:Mentor Morning
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an exciting array of office hours specialists in one place? \n\n\n\n\nMentor Morning is a casual\, high-impact networking experience designed to connect entrepreneurs\, students\, and community members with experienced mentors in an approachable and flexible format. During the event\, multiple mentors will be available at individual tables while attendees rotate through the space to ask questions\, seek advice\, explore ideas\, and build connections. Rather than scheduling formal one-on-one meetings\, participants can engage in shorter\, organic conversations with several mentors in a single visit. Hosted at The Innovate Carolina Junction in collaboration with Launch Chapel Hill\, this month’s Mentor Morning will feature mentors engaging with members of the Launch Chapel Hill student cohort as well as international student ventures participating in an innovation hub crawl. Community entrepreneurs\, coworking members\, and other attendees are also encouraged to participate.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/mentor-morning/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:Launch International Accelerator: Demo Day Showcase Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to celebrate the inaugural cohort of our Launch International Accelerator at their Demo Day Showcase! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an energizing afternoon of student entrepreneurship\, global innovation\, and community as 6 student venture teams return from three weeks of intensive programming across Luxembourg\, Germany\, and Belgium to share what they’ve built\, and where they’re headed. \nOver the course of the program\, students completed a week-long startup bootcamp at the University of Luxembourg’s Belval Campus anchored in Ted Zoller’s 6M Framework\, then traveled through Brussels\, Cologne\, and Aachen\, pitching at startup competitions\, visiting leading innovation hubs\, and engaging with founders and investors across the European ecosystem. Demo Day is the culmination of that journey: an opportunity to hear their pitches\, connect with emerging student entrepreneurs\, and celebrate alongside the North Carolina innovation community. \nPresentations will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. \n\nMeet the Cohort\n\nArgos Health — A disposable patch that continuously monitors at-risk ER patients and alerts staff the moment someone starts to deteriorate.\nMarkit Advertising — A peer-to-peer campus marketing network deploying trained student ambassadors across 25+ universities\, powered by their SaaS platform MarkitU.\nMeop — Finding the holes in your security before a hacker does.\nRadiAid — Helping clinicians screen for osteosarcoma faster\, anywhere in the world.\nSeagull EcoChem Inc. — Replacing 2M tons of plastic by 2030 by harmonizing materials with nature.\nSensible Health\, Inc. — A pad-compatible smart sticker that uses menstrual blood to deliver personalized health insights\, helping women track inflammation\, symptoms\, and cycle health from home.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/launch-international-accelerator-demo-day-showcase-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:Building AI Agents in Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:This is the launch event of Triangle Bio·AI: a year-round series of curated\, practitioner-first events at the intersection of AI and LS. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding AI Agents in Life Sciences\nAbout the Event \nThe Triangle has the third-largest life sciences cluster in the country — Duke\, UNC\, WakeMed\, hundreds of CROs and biotechs\, and a growing number of teams putting AI agents into real production workflows. They’ve never had a room built for them. This is the first one. \nThis is the launch event of Triangle Bio·AI: a year-round series of curated\, practitioner-first events at the intersection of AI and life sciences. Free to attend\, by design. \nWhat this night is about \nAgents are the most over-pitched and under-explained thing in AI right now. This session skips the demos and the hype. You’ll hear from practitioners who have actually built and deployed agentic AI inside life sciences organizations who can tell you what worked\, what broke\, and what they’d never do again. \nWhat you’ll leave with \n\nOne person you didn’t know before — with a specific reason to follow up\nA clearer read on what agentic AI is actually doing in this market versus what’s still a pitch\nAn honest sense of where it breaks\, from people who’ve hit those walls\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n5:30 – 6:00 PM | Arrival and Networking \n6:00 – 7 PM | Expert Panel Discussion\nA working conversation with people who have actually built and deployed AI agents inside life sciences organizations: \n\nWhat it took to stand agents up inside complex organizations\nWhere agents have shown value and where they have not\nHow teams governed their agents\n\nYou’ll leave with concrete\, practical examples giving you a clear read on where AI agents are working and not working. \n7:00-7:30 PM | Q&A and Connection
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/building-ai-agents-in-life-sciences/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:A.C.T. Through Imposter Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:For student founders and aspiring entrepreneurs\, the challenge is rarely the technical ability or the ideas. It’s communication with clarity\, without the nerves. The 60-minute highly interactive workshop equips students & founders with practical tools to identify imposter syndrome and anxiety\, regulate nerves & communicate with confidence and clarity. Immediately following the workshop\, join us for a free pizza lunch and networking mixer. Student interns from UNC\, Duke\, and other universities\, Launch Alum\, Junction coworking members\, and all attendees are invited to mix\, mingle\, and practice the skills learned in the session over a free meal together.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/a-c-t-through-imposter-syndrome/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:July's Free Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nTry coworking at The Junction for free! A full day of workspace\, coffee\, and connections. \n\n\n\n\nCurious about coworking? Come experience The Junction for free! \nJoin us for a Free Coworking Day and discover Chapel Hill’s hub for innovation\, collaboration\, and community. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, freelancer\, remote worker\, or student\, this is your chance to explore our vibrant workspace\, connect with other professionals\, and see how coworking can boost your productivity. \n💻 What to Expect: \n\nComplimentary access to our shared workspace from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM\nHigh-speed Wi-Fi\, coffee\, and Brandwein Bagles\nNetworking opportunities with our members and staff\nA welcoming community that values connection and creativity\n\n✨ Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery\, new connections\, or simply a productive place to work for the day\, The Junction is here to welcome you. \nLocation:\nThe Junction – Powered by Innovate Carolina\n136 E Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514 \nCost: FREE (just bring your laptop!)
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/julys-free-coworking-day/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:Grounds for Connection
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Edward Jones\, The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Innovate Carolina \n\n\n\n\nGrounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the fourth Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. Hosted in partnership with The Chamber\, Edward Jones\, and our local business community\, this casual gathering is designed to spark connections among small businesses\, Chamber members\, and coworking and community members. \nStop by\, grab a free cup of Meantime coffee\, and connect with others shaping our local business community. Come for the coffee—stay for the connections. \nWho Are We? \nInnovate Carolina Junction is a downtown Chapel Hill coworking and innovation space that brings together entrepreneurs\, startups\, and university resources to support collaboration and business growth. \nThe Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro has helped connect local leaders with the networks\, knowledge\, and resources they need to succeed for over 80 years. They offer personalized support to help businesses navigate challenges\, build meaningful community relationships\, and contribute to a thriving local economy. \nEdward Jones is a financial services firm that primarily serves business owners and individual investors\, focusing on long-term strategies designed to help people reach their financial and life goals. Financial Advisor Lili Engelhardt works closely with entrepreneurs and executives\, helping them with exit and succession planning\, business and personal retirement plans\, and wealth management. \nMeantime Coffee s a student-run coffee shop at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that serves as both a café and a hands-on learning lab where students gain real-world experience in running a business while building community on campus.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/java-on-us-with-edward-joines/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lili Engelhardt with Edward Joines":MAILTO:lili.engelhardt@edwardjones.com
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