Join us for an evening celebrating the Fall 2025 GRO Incubator cohort, as founders pitch their startups. Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners while enjoying food, drinks, and great conversation. Let’s support the next generation of innovators growing in the Triangle! Thank you to our Cohort Sponsor, Wells Fargo, and Demo Day Sponsor, Hutchison […]
This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. You must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/
Join us for the Startup TNT Graduation, where our talented Associates will 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 […]
Join us as we celebrate two incredible years of connection, collaboration, and community! Enjoy festive drinks, great company, and a toast to the women shaping North Carolina’s innovation ecosystem. Special thanks to our Impact Investors — Hutchison PLLC and 4LV — for making this celebration possible. Please Note: Invitations are currently open to Strength in […]
An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. Attendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. You must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/
An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. Attendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
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.