CED - Center for Entrepreneurial Development

Seed the South Capital Summit
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21

FORGE Networking
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Building a strong, supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs is essential for navigating the highs and lows of launching and scaling your startup. FORGE Networking is a private, invite-only event where you can connect with fellow founders and operators who are on a similar journey. At this quarterly gathering, you’ll have the chance to share experiences, gain insights, and form meaningful connections without any distractions.
Please Note: This networking event is invite only. If you are a founder/operator interested in being added to the list, please email admin@cednc.org.

Triangle Business Journal's Empowered Women's Forum
2025-05-15 11:00 - 18:00 | The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513, United States

Dig South Tech Summit
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-02

Ag Tech Investors Forum
2025-04-30 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Founder’s Playbook: A Step-by-Step Look at Launching an AI Product
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Thousand Hills Coffee, 218 Southport Drive, Morrisville, NC, 27650, United States

Brews + Bytes + Insights: Network With Innovation Pros
2025-04-29 16:00 - 18:00

BioAgTech World Congress
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-25

RIoT - A Fireside Chat
2025-04-22 17:30 - 20:00

Startup Grind Global Conference
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-23

Startup TNT Graduation Showcase, Spring 2025
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:30 | RTP Foundation, 700 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
Join us for the Spring 2025 Startup TNT Graduation Showcase, where our 8 talented Associates will present their innovative projects and share their experiences from the 12-week program. This event is an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the next wave of entrepreneurs from Duke, NC Central, NC State, and UNC Chapel Hill.
Don’t miss your chance to see what’s next for Startup TNT and our vibrant startup ecosystem!
Please Note: RSVP is by invitation only.

From Startup to Standout: How Founders Scale Smarter - Featuring Build It Labs & Gameflo
2025-04-16 09:00 - 10:30

Smart Cities Connect
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-16

RDSW | How Your Inner Circle Can Make or Break Your Success
2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Raleigh Founded – North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Your startup’s success isn’t just about your idea—it’s about the people you surround yourself with. The right co-founders, advisors, investors, and peers can accelerate your growth, open doors, and challenge your thinking. But how do you find them? And just as importantly, how do you know when to cut ties?
This interactive panel and discussion will dive deep into:

The Founder’s Inner Circle – Who should be in it, and how does it evolve?
Picking the Right Advisors – Finding advisors who actually move the needle.
Investor Fit Beyond Capital – How to secure strategic investors, not just checks.
Knowing When to Walk Away – Red flags, tough calls, and why the wrong people can kill momentum.

After the panel, we’ll break out into smaller groups for a deeper dive on how to leverage, activate, and nurture your circle.

Duke Startup Showcase
2025-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Duke University – Fuqua School of Business, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC, 27708, United States

Crafting Your Board Journey: Perfecting Your Board Resume and Board Bio
2025-04-08 16:00 - 18:00

AgBio 2025: Innovating Agricultural Resilience
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-09

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-11

Miami Tech Week
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-13

10th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition
2025-04-02

CELEBRATION
2025-03-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Plaza, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Venture Connect culminates with an exciting Celebration featuring live music, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere to celebrate the community and the innovation that has been showcased over the two days.

Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch
2025-03-27 16:00 - 16:30 | Memorial Auditorium, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina, 27601
Hear from a few of our most engaged life sciences investors about their investment focus. These firms provide much needed funding and expertise to life sciences companies, propelling their missions to improve global healthcare outcomes.

Pitch Session | Marketplaces & Platform Innovation
2025-03-27 14:35 - 15:40 | Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.

Pitch Session | Healthtech
2025-03-27 14:35 - 15:40 | Memorial Auditorium, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina, 27601

Pitch Session | Growth Software
2025-03-27 13:15 - 14:20 | Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Pitch Session | Diagnostics, Tools & Platforms
2025-03-27 13:15 - 14:20 | Memorial Auditorium, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina, 27601

Founder Lounge
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Lounge, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge – a space designed just for founders to connect, ask candid questions, and get real-time advice from experienced founders + operators.

Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Meymandi Upper Lobby, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Take a break, grab a bite, and connect organically with fellow attendees. This unscripted, unstructured lunch is your time to step outside, spark new conversations, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re diving into a deep discussion or simply recharging for the afternoon sessions, this is your opportunity to network, unwind, and fuel up for what’s next.

Tech Investor Lunch
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Meymandi Lower Lobby, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We are excited to host an invite-only Tech Investor Lunch during Venture Connect. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow tech investors over lunch and engage in insightful conversations.
Thank you to Rockefeller Capital Management for sponsoring this lunch!

NC School of Science & Math Pitches
2025-03-27 11:30 - 12:00 | Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
In this session you will hear from our area’s youngest entrepreneurs who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges.
