Event Type : Networking

Join your friends and colleagues for a fun fall gathering at the Boxyard@RTP. Learn from founders and CEOs who recently reached important milestones as they share stories and discuss what’s next as their companies scale. Afterward, we’ll lift a mug to celebrate Oktoberfest with a selection of seasonal brews and delicious bites from Fullsteam Brewery.

This event is designed for life science startups and founders. Space is limited, so sign up today.

RIoT’s annual Demo Night showcases the exciting work of RIoT’s sponsors, partners, and startup alumni across the RIoT ecosystem!

We are excited to partner with All Things Open (ATO) for our largest in-person event of the year. Demo Night is in conjunction with ATO, but separate from ATO’s tickets. This event remains FREE to attend whether or not you are attending ATO.

This event highlights more than 50 IoT and technology demos and is a great opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals in various technology verticals!

PLUS – Come along to the event and choose your favorite former RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) startup by “investing” in them. Each attendee will be given $1,000 #LarryBucks to invest with and the startup with the most investment at the end of the evening will receive a prize!

You won’t want to miss this event!

Our High Flyer Awards Luncheon is designated to celebrate and honor those companies and individuals who have contributed to the HIGH SCIENCE, HIGH IMPACT, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a whole. This event promises not only a unique platform for world-class networking but also an opportunity to join First Flight Venture Center in celebrating those who are shaping the future with their innovative projects.

📅 Date: November 1, 2024

🕒 Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

📍 Location: Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513

What’s New This Year?

This year, we’re shaking things up. For the first time ever, we will be announcing the 2024 High Flyer Award recipients live at the luncheon! This means you’ll be among the first to know and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our High Flyers in real-time. Expect inspiring stories, a dynamic atmosphere, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Join Us in Celebrating Innovation and Excellence

The High Flyer Award Luncheon is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the incredible talent and innovation within our ecosystem. By attending, you’ll be supporting the groundbreaking work of startups and entrepreneurs who are making significant strides in science and technology.

Call for Sponsorship Opportunities

We are also offering unique sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations that want to align with the spirit of innovation and excellence. Sponsoring this event is an excellent way to gain visibility, connect with industry leaders, and support the next generation of trailblazers.

Benefits of Sponsorship:

• Brand visibility to a targeted audience of innovators and business leaders

• Networking opportunities with key stakeholders and decision-makers

• Exclusive promotional opportunities before, during, and after the event

• Contribution to the growth and success of our entrepreneurial community

If you’re interested in sponsoring the High Flyer Award Luncheon, please contact Andrea Conner at aconner@ffvcnc.org for more details.

Don’t Miss Out – Register Today!

This event is sure to sell out quickly. Click the link below to secure your spot at the luncheon and be part of our exceptional ecosystem.

Peer networks make us stronger.  We all know that the journey of launching and scaling a high-growth venture is demanding. Investing time to connect with those who are on a similar journey can improve your mental health, create clarity around the challenges you are facing, and unlock resources that help you grow.

CED is creating a space for you to build your peer network without distraction, and this time, we’re back with a morning coffee event! This private event is for startup founders operators and is invite only. If you would like to add another founder/operator to the list, please email Preet at pmankad@cendc.org.

There is no cost to attend, but we will have a 50/50 raffle to help us pay the coffee tab.

CED invites you to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th cohort of the GRO Incubator! Support the next gen of founders as we hear from our 8 Tech & Biotech companies that are spending twelve weeks learning important startup concepts to validate their idea and forge a path towards company launch/growth. The pitches will be followed by an evening of networking!

Venture135 is back and is more exclusive than ever. This year’s conference is primarily invitation only, with a very limited number of tickets open for purchase.​

Only accepting a limited number of guests, the best venture capitalists, angel investors, and Corporate Innovation Teams will be in attendance.

We are showcasing the top Series A and Series B companies from across the globe with a highlight on Seed Stage ready startups with Founders from traditionally underrepresented demographics (TURF). If you are looking to get noticed by Founders, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand.