CED - Center for Entrepreneurial Development

Future Food-Tech
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-20 | NC

FFVC March Madness Open House
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC

All Things AI
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-24 | The Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States

Transform
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25 | NC

Venture Connect 2026
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-25 | DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Join CED for Venture Connect 2026, the leading conference in the Southeast for scaling startups. Spotlight on: Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech, Software Innovation, Human Health: Biotech, Tools & Therapeutics, and Science for a Healthier Planet.

Pendominium
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

VC Conf
2026-03-31 | NC

NCSU AI in Agriculture
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-02 | NC

First Friday at Raleigh Founded - North Street
2026-04-03, 2026-05-01 | Raleigh Founded – North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, 27603, United States

Free Coworking Day at The Junction
2026-04-03 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 08:30 - 17:00 | Innovate Carolina, 136 E Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC, 17514, United States

BioAgTech World Congress
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-10 | NC

11th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition
2026-04-08 | NC

The AI Briefing
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | NC

Duke Startup Showcase
2026-04-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Duke University – Fuqua School of Business, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC, 27708, United States

VCIC Global Finals
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, 300 Kenan Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States

AI for Public Good
2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 | The William and Ida Friday Center at UNC-Chapel Hill, 100 Friday Center Drive, Campus Box 1020, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States

Miami Tech Week
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-25 | NC

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-26 | NC

RDSW: Coffee & Cornhole with CED
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Parker and Otis, 324 Blackwell St, Bay 4, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
​Fuel up for the big week ahead! CED is kicking off Raleigh-Durham Startup Week with a casual coffee and cornhole meetup — the perfect way to get energized, meet fellow founders, and ease into all the sessions and programming #RDSW26 has in store.
​No agenda. No programming (this time!). Just good vibes, great coffee, and an excuse to finally show off your cornhole game.
​Come grab a cup, say hi, and connect with the Triangle startup community before the week gets rolling. All are welcome!
Please note – RSVP is required: https://luma.com/m5izbhr2?tk=eHwAe3

RDSW: Playbooks by Cofounders Capital
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | NC

The Seed List & GrepBeat College Night: RDSW Partner Event
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Sloss.Tech/Ideas: SouthEast Pitch Competition
2026-04-24 | NC

SAS Innovate
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-30 | NC

Strength in Numbers Coffee Meet-up (Members Only)
2026-05-01 09:30 - 11:00 | NC
We hold casual morning coffee meet-ups for members of Strength in Numbers — a growing network of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem champions building meaningful connections and sharing candid conversations.
Please Note: This event is for members only. If you’re not yet a member but are interested in joining, visit our Strength in Numbers member page to learn more: https://cednc.mykajabi.com/strength_in_numbers

Catalyst: 10th Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | McKimmon Center at NC State, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States

NC Leadership Conference
2026-05-11 08:30 - 12:30 | NC

NCTECH Tech Fest
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States

Impact Breakfast (Invite Only)
2026-05-13 08:30 | Apella by Alexandria, 12 Davis Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
In 2025, CED stepped boldly into a new chapter of growth. This annual gathering brings together founders, investors, and community leaders to celebrate progress, recognize key partners, and reflect on a year of growth within the CED ecosystem. Through meaningful connections and inspiring stories, the event highlights impact while looking ahead to what’s next.
Please Note: This is a private, invite-only event. We appreciate your understanding that no exceptions can be made.
