CED - Center for Entrepreneurial Development

NC State Product Innovation Student Showcase
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Founded – North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, 27603, United States

LiLa Holiday Social
2024-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | The Goat Brier Creek, 5600 Primary Dr, Durham, NC, 27703, United States

Venture 135
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-22

NC IDEA Summit
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-20 17:00

GRO Demo Day
2024-11-14 16:30 - 20:30
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!

Disrupt Up - Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council
2024-11-14 08:00 - 2024-11-15 17:00 | Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) is launching an annual conference to share global knowledge and resources with the ecosystem surrounding emerging technologies. The November conference will focus on AI in 2024 and deliver a variety of keynotes\, panels and breakout sessions through three tracks: life sciences\, technology and a track dedicated to startups.

2024 High Flyer Awards Luncheon
2024-11-01 11:00 - 13:00
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.

Investor Happy Hour
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
The Investor Fly-in is an annual invite-only event showcasing North Carolina’s premier entrepreneurs. We invite an exclusive list of investors from across the Triangle, North Carolina region, and the United States to see a selection of Series A/B companies across the technology and life science industries from the region who are currently raising money, or will be soon. There will be investor panels, company pitches, games, and networking. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided. This year, we will be hosting this event in-person at Topgolf.
If you would like to learn more about investor partnership with CED and be considered for this invitation list, please email Hunter at hyoung@cednc.org or Yash at ymehta@cednc.org.

RioT Demo Night
2024-10-29 17:00 - 20:00
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!

All Things Open
2024-10-27 08:00 - 2024-10-28 17:00
All Things Open is a technology conference focusing on the tools\, processes and people making open source possible. Our sophisticated and diverse audience is a technical one that includes designers\, developers\, decision makers\, entrepreneurs and technologists of all types and skill levels.

Larger Than Life Science: Innovation on Tap
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:30
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.

Partner Workshop with CLA
2024-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | CED, 600 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
On October 24th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in Research Triangle Park, NC, CLA will be hosting an in-depth workshop for tech startups. Topics include:
💼 Your Startup’s Financial Roadmap
🖥️ A Holistic Approach to Internally-Developed Software
📈 Qualified Small Business Stock: Key Insights
🌍 State Tax Considerations for Tech
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge and set your startup up for long-term success!

The 12th Annual Big Launch Challenge
2024-10-17 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709
The Launch Place and the Angel Capital Association (ACA)’s Angel University are partnering to bring together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn, share and network. This one-day event offers a unique experience for both angel investors and entrepreneurs that will be filled with immersive learning and networking. Attendees will begin the day with ACA Angel University and conclude with a fast-paced pitch competition.
The Big Launch Challenge, a competition targeting the best startups in the country, is a unique opportunity to see 10 leading early stage companies as they compete for $15,000 in prize money from The Launch Place. Over the past 10 years of hosting this competition, The Launch Place has awarded over $200,000 to 21 companies. The Launch Place strives to foster an environment for new and serial entrepreneurs in which they can raise capital and have access to support services they need to take their products and/or solutions into the marketplace.

Investor Fly-In
2024-10-16 13:00 - 19:00 | Topgolf

CED's 40th Birthday Bash
2024-10-15 14:00 - 19:30 | Koka Booth, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, 27518
Join us on October 15, 2024, to celebrate 40 years of CED! Enjoy an exclusive Founder Stories session (invite only), followed by an evening of networking, live music, and a delicious dinner. Don’t miss this milestone celebration! Tickets are on sale now.

BIO Investor Forum
2024-10-15 08:00 - 2024-10-16 17:00 | Fairmont, San Francisco
BIO Investor Forum, October 15-16 at the Fairmont San Francisco, is your best opportunity to continue the conversations with potential partners and cement relationships initiated at the BIO International Convention. In addition to BIO One-on-One Partnering™ meetings, the event features two days of candid panel discussions on policy, business, financing, and R&D, networking opportunities, and details about the latest breakthroughs from early-stage biotech innovators during Company Presentations.
