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SUMMARY:Skookum Tech Talk: Intersection of Consumerism & Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Please note. In the wake of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) this event will now be hosted online. Register to join the virtual experience here.\n \nThe consumer experience standards we’ve accepted in healthcare are vastly behind virtually ever other aspect of our lives. Membership-based primary care is dramatically improving upon that and becoming the wave of the future. ROAMD is a tech-enabled and Charlotte-based company that ensures membership-based primary practices succeed in delivering the highest-quality care possible. \nDr. Scott D. Pope\, PharmD is CEO at ROAMD and an evangelical advocate for healthcare innovation in the Greater-Charlotte region. Scott is an accomplished healthcare executive and intrapreneur with extensive experience starting and rapidly growing healthcare solutions into complex markets. Over the last decade he has worked with healthcare companies ranging from publicly traded to bootstrapped start-ups. His leadership skills span a wide range including go-to-market strategy\, business development\, and launch for technologies\, consulting\, and emerging intellectual property. Prior to exiting clinical practice\, Dr. Pope was the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist of infectious diseases at Atrium Health\, formerly Carolinas Healthcare System. In this role he spearheaded formulary decisions on antimicrobial agents and was responsible for operationalizing new formulary changes for the large\, multi-hospital system. Scott earned his PharmD degree and a minor in business administration from Ohio Northern University in Ada\, Ohio. He completed a general practice residency at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital and specialty residency in infectious diseases/internal medicine/academia through Campbell University at Duke University Medical Center. He resides in Charlotte with his wife of 17+ years and their two strong-willed\, energetic daughters.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/skookum-tech-talk-intersection-of-consumerism-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T160000
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SUMMARY:Larger Than Life Science: Thinking Ahead (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Larger Than Life Science is a free monthly event series open to everyone interested in building a strong support network for biotech\, life science\, and healthcare innovators. \nDue to public health concerns related to COVID-19\, Larger Than Life Science is going virtual. For the first time ever you can join LaunchBio from anywhere in the world to experience programming for life science entrepreneurs. Webinars will be live-streaming free on Zoom and made available on LaunchBio’s website following the program. \nThis month’s theme: Thinking Ahead: Our Regenerative Future \nStem cells hold the potential to cure a wide range of diseases and researchers have dreamed of using them to repair damaged tissue\, fight neurological problems and even create new organs. But such medical uses have attracted controversy and proven tricky both in the lab and with regulatory agencies. Join LaunchBio this month to explore a new decade of opportunities with regenerative medicine. \nPanel: Promise & Possibility: Current State of Stem Cell Medicine \nThe global regenerative medicine market is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2025. Due to its wide range of applications regenerative medicine will continue to gain traction both within research institutions and with investors looking to ride the wave. But what can we expect in the next 10-years? What areas hold the most promise and who is receiving the funding? Join this panel of experts to explore the promise and possibilities of our regenerative future. \nSpeakers: \n\nMatt Bresnahan\, Partner\, Wilson Sonsini\nSamuel Chuang\, PhD\, Director\, Scientific Advisory Services at Charles River Laboratories\nWestbrook Weaver\, PhD\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer\, Tempo Therapeutics Inc.\nKaren Christman\, PhD\, Professor\, Bioengineering\, UC San Diego
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/larger-than-life-science-thinking-ahead-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20200321T171818Z
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SUMMARY:NC Idea Labs Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join NC IDEA for an online information session on Thursday\, March 26th at 2:00pm. NC IDEA will be sharing information about NC IDEA LABS including the requirements and structure of the program\, as well as who should apply. \nNC IDEA LABS is an intensive four-week program targeted at ambitious entrepreneurs with a unique idea in a large or growing market. The program’s structure is designed to help entrepreneurs perform effective customer discovery\, validate assumptions\, make decisions faster and take proper steps to move their company forward. After completion of the program\, those who demonstrate coachability and make meaningful progress\, will continue to receive support from NC IDEA though mentorship and programming. \nThe upcoming application opportunity for the first 2020 cohort of NC IDEA LABS\, running May 26 through June 19\, will close April 15 at 5 p.m. EST. Finalists will be interviewed during the last two weeks of April and selected participants will be notified by May 1.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/nc-idea-labs-info-session-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T140000
DTSTAMP:20200321T171639Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Virtual Teams Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:The recent coronavirus outbreak has led many organizations to accelerate plans for employees to work from home. As more of us move to virtual teams\, it’s important that innovation efforts continue. \nJoin RTI Innovation Advisors for a free webinar on best practices to keep your innovation teams moving while working virtually. \nVirtual interactions that are well planned\, incorporate best practices\, and are supported by the most appropriate digital tools can yield meaningful and impactful outcomes. With extensive experience helping clients across the globe innovate\, we know what works and what doesn’t when engaging virtual innovation and product development teams. And\, in our webinars\, we’ll be sharing what we’ve learned. \nAttendees will be better positioned to \n\nDesign virtual workshops that engage participants\nHost virtual collaboration sessions that lead to results\nIdentify which virtual tools to use for which projects
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/webinar-virtual-teams-best-practices/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601
DTSTAMP:20200326T175505Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hours on currently on hold\, but will be back!
DESCRIPTION:With all that is going on in the world right now\, we are doing our part to support our communities by keeping our distance. Happy Hours will return soon!
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/happy-hours-on-currently-on-hold-but-will-be-back/
CATEGORIES:Charlotte Happy Hour,Triangle Happy Hour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTSTAMP:20200305T143623Z
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE: CSBDF Innovator’s Journey Program
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to connect with large suppliers in order to grow your business? The Innovator’s Journey (InJ) Program is a statewide learning program in person and online\, that allows you to navigate through a standard workflow and helps small businesses gain access to capital and contract opportunities to grow their businesses by providing entrepreneurial education and training opportunities. \nApplications are now open for these locations: \n\nShaw University Application – Apply by 2/9\nLivingstone College Application – Apply by 3/25\nJohnson C. Smith University Application – Apply by 3/24
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-csbdf-innovators-journey-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T150000
DTSTAMP:20200317T175807Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How Technology & Data Combat Pandemics
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event\, hosted by RIoT\, will explore novel ways that technology & data can be used to combat pandemics & protect public health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event \n\n\nIn this time of fear and confusion\, we’ll be sharing a message of hope and progress as leaders in the tech space share how the Internet of Things and Data can mitigate the effects of the current COVID-19 crisis and prepare for others in the future. \nRIoT has always expressed its belief in technology’s role of promoting economic growth\, but now more than ever\, we’d like to highlight its role in defending public health. Although living in a modern\, connected world has enabled quicker spread of the virus\, our modernity can also be our white knight if we start putting our advancements to better use in the public health sector. Tune into the discussion to learn more. \nFeatured Speakers Include: \n+ Tom Snyder (Executive Director – RIoT) – Moderator \n+ Veena Misra (Center Director – ASSIST) – Wearable sensors for persistent health monitoring \n+ Brian Bender (Chief Science Officer – Intake) – Personal health monitoring \n+ Ashlee Valente (Senior Scientist – Torus) & John Harer (CEO – Torus) – Analytics for massively complex systems like global health \n+ Steve Bennett (Director of Public Sector Practice – SAS) – AI for faster vaccine development \n+ Emil Runge (Director of Programs – BARDA/First Flight Venture Center) – Funding opportunities for COVID research \n+ Michael Levy (President – Digital Health Institute for Transformation) – Keeping mental health front of mind \n+ Nick Jordan (CEO – Smashing Boxes) – Data use across EHR systems \n+ Manal El-Ramly (Director\, Board of Directors – Newsco) – Information dissemination via the screens all around us \nAudience participants that log into this webinar will have a chance to hear from the experts and participate in chat-based Q&A. For everyone’s convenience\, audience participants’ mics and cameras will we be deactivated.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/webinar-how-technology-data-combat-pandemics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T130000
DTSTAMP:20200204T190141Z
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SUMMARY:How Digital Transformation Can Drive The Best Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Find out how embracing digital transformation can drive your customer experience (CX) initiatives forward in every area of your organization and all of your customer touchpoints. \nJoin Zendesk for this educational lunch & learn series as they outline how your organization can be the company your customers want it to be\, with every single interaction. \nLearn: \n\nWhat are the 3 digital trends you’ll need to know to transform your CX for 2020?\nWhat are the 2019 recommendations you need to revolutionize your CX Digital Strategy for success?\nIf your CX technology supports complete and reliable customer information.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/how-digital-transformation-can-drive-the-best-customer-experience/
LOCATION:The Frontier\, 800 Park Offices Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T110000
DTSTAMP:20200305T143059Z
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SUMMARY:Womanup Workshop: Success While Keeping Life in Balance
DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, women in our community continue to find encouragement and inspiration from other women through the Chamber’s WomanUP workshops. Back by popular demand\,  Asheville Chamber of Commerce is happy to host a panel discussion featuring such topics as leadership\, empowerment\, work-life balance and caring for yourself. \nJoin  Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce to hear four unique women who live and work right in the community share their stories of juggling business and personal life\, being challenged to lead\, and learning to say “no” without feeling guilty. \n\nLeah Wong Ashburn\, Highland Brewing Company and 2019 Woman Executive of the Year\nJennifer Pharr Davis\, Blue Ridge Hiking Company and 2019 Woman Entrepreneur\, Best in Business\nCristina Hall Ackley\, Ginger’s Revenge and 2019 Rising Star award winner\nLibby Kyles\, chief executive officer of YWCA Asheville\n\n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/womanup-workshop-success-while-keeping-life-in-balance/
LOCATION:Asheville Crown Plaza Expo Center\, 1 Resort Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T180000
DTSTAMP:20200305T142744Z
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SUMMARY:RioT Accelerator Program Info Session: How Strartups Should Engage Investors
DESCRIPTION:Are you a tech entrepreneur looking to accelerate your business and expand your connection of mentors? In conjunction with HQ Raleigh\, RIoT is hosting an info session on RAP\, a free 12-week program targeted at entrepreneurs who leverage data in creative ways to solve critical customer problems. Since launching the RAP program less than two years ago\, RAP’s program alumni have generated over $10 million in revenue and created 98 jobs. \nCome learn about the program\, explore HQ Raleigh’s space\, mingle with other tech entrepreneurs and learn from Jackie Bennett\, Senior Associate at SJF Ventures. Jackie will be sharing what an investor looks for in choosing a startup to support. \nRIoT will also be hosting more RAP info sessions throughout the month of March. See the full list here.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/riot-accelerator-program-info-session-how-strartups-should-engage-investors/
LOCATION:HQ Raleigh\, HQ Raleigh 310 S Harrington Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T103000
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SUMMARY:Innovate Carolina Network Forum (March 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Join other campus and community I&E leaders to brainstorm what innovation spaces could make possible: \n\nThe power of adjacency. Which types of UNC programs would make the greatest impact by working in closer proximity?\nConnection to community. Are there certain types of UNC programs\, tools or technologies that could create exponential value by working closely with community partners?\nStartup synergies. How might startups derive greater value from UNC I&E resources\, community experts and one another?\nIndustry collaborative. What role might industry partners play as part of a more collaborative future? And what types of public-private collaborations could you imagine taking off?\n\nJoin Innovate Carolina for this interactive session\, where you’ll use design thinking tools to help the University shape a vision for innovation placemaking. \nNote: A light breakfast will be served.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/innovate-carolina-network-forum-march-2020/
LOCATION:Wilson Library\, 200 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T000000
DTSTAMP:20200305T150330Z
CREATED:20200305T150330Z
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE: Breaking Barriers Through Telehealth Award Call for Nominations
DESCRIPTION:PURPOSE: MATRC is seeking nominations that tell a compelling story of a telehealth program or project that has led to breaking down barriers to accessing quality care and/or addressing an unmet need that has led to improved health outcomes and/or quality of life. Examples of applications of telehealth include live interactive videoconferencing\, store-and-forward\, remote patient monitoring\, as well as the use of mobile health apps\, games and wearables. \nELIGIBILITY: To be eligible\, the story must be about a telehealth program or project within the MATRC Service Area. This includes DC\, DE\, KY\, MD\, NC\, NJ\, PA\, WV and VA. Awards will be announced and presented at the Networking and Awards Dinner during the 2020 MATRC Telehealth Summit. Nominees need not be present to win. \nPRIZE: Two awards will be given\, one in each of two categories\, as selected by a panel of judges. Each of the two winners will be awarded a $1\,000 cash prize and free registration to the 2021 MATRC Telehealth Summit. Winners may also elect to donate the amount of their cash prize to the nonprofit of their choosing.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-breaking-barriers-through-telehealth-award-call-for-nominations/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTSTAMP:20191007T114753Z
CREATED:20191007T114753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T114753Z
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SUMMARY:Venture Connect
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the Future of Tech and Life Science in North Carolina.\nJoin the Council for Economic Development (CED) at Venture Connect\, asummit that gathers together innovative companies from the technology and life sciences communities\, as well as top investors from across the U.S. — This powerhouse event is clear evidence of how strong our tech and life sciences ecosystems really are. \n\nWhat can you expect from the 2020 Summit?\n\nPresent your scaling plans to investors\nNetwork with and learn from successful industry experts\nGet an inside look at the future of business with industry leader showcases\n\nInspiration. Education. Connection.\nIt all began 35 years ago\, and CED continues to create connections that make a difference. Join us\, along with entrepreneurs\, seasoned experts\, and investors for 3-days of unrivaled content and connections at the 2020 Venture Connect Summit. \nGet in line for registration now!\nThis event will book up quickly once we open registration. Add your name to the newsletter list to receive updates on registration discounts\, speaker announcements\, and more.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/venture-connect/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTSTAMP:20200305T142335Z
CREATED:20200305T142335Z
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SUMMARY:Use Cases & Technical Considerations for In-Body Wireless Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:Wireless medical devices (“wearables”) applied on us\, in us and around us present great opportunities for clinical research\, early prediction of disease\, care delivery\, and healthcare management. In-body medical devices may be injected\, implanted\, or ingested and\, when paired with complementary medical devices\, may support remote patient monitoring\, therapy delivery\, or diagnostic purposes. Each of these use cases follows a different technical architecture as it relates to communication channel\, power source\, device encryption\, and overall security. \nThis workshop will present the following learning opportunities: \n\nAddressing the technical challenges with in-body wireless devices as it relates to communication channel disruption in different environments\nUnderstanding the different security vulnerabilities associated with the various communication channels and with the device\nTechnical challenges as it relates to device sustainability in terms of power and in-body durability\nProviding technical insight on how to best evaluate the appropriate in-body and wearable devices for your use case\n\nContribute to solutions with real-time evaluation and analysis in a wearables’ development lab in Raleigh\, NC. The workshop is designed to bring awareness of technical challenges that may be addressed both via standards development and within an in-situ development lab. The development lab in collaboration with the ASSIST Center and harmonizing outcomes through the IEEE Global WAMIII Platform Development Lab. \n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/use-cases-technical-considerations-for-in-body-wireless-medical-devices/
LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, North Carolina State University\, 1070 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T133000
DTSTAMP:20200224T134854Z
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SUMMARY:RALEIGH CHAMBER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S LUNCHEON (MARCH 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Women in Management: Trends\, Issues\, and Challenges in Managerial Diversity \nDiscover new ways to become an effective team leader and enhance your leadership traits. As a leader\, it is critical to have the skills required to foster a multicultural environment at work. At Raleigh Chamber’s next Professional Women’s Luncheon\, you will gain the tools needed to manage large and diverse teams. \nDuring three lightning-style talks\, speakers will share how they ensure every member of their team is involved and has opportunities. \nHear from these local leaders: \n\nJenna Geigerman\, Director\, Real Estate & Strategy\, Citrix\nMelanie Stevens\, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary\, BASF\nJulia Wright\, Local Government and Economic Development Manager\, Dominion Energy
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/raleigh-chamber-professional-womens-luncheon-march-2020/
LOCATION:Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley\, 4500 Marriott Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T140000
DTSTAMP:20200204T185722Z
CREATED:20200204T185722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T185722Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Diversity + Inclusion Summit
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is critical to our workplaces. It provides companies a wide range of differing viewpoints\, experiences and perspectives that is only possible by having a diverse employee base within organizations. And diversity goes beyond race and gender to include ethnicity\, military services\, LGBTQ\, rural populations\, people with disabilities and more. This event will share inspirational stories and explore what is possible when organizations harness the benefits of a diverse workplace. \nWho Should Attend: C-Level executives\, D + I professionals\, organizational leaders. \nRegistration is open to NC TECH members and non-members.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/2020-diversity-inclusion-summit/
LOCATION:Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center\, 4700 Emperor Blvd\, Durham\, NC\, 27703
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T193000
DTSTAMP:20200224T134712Z
CREATED:20200224T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T134712Z
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SUMMARY:TRIANGLE INNOVATION HUB ‘MEET ME THERE’ NETWORKING
DESCRIPTION:Join Raleigh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by attending Triangle Innovation Hub’s new event series\, Meet Me There\, presented by Lithios Apps and Innovate Raleigh. \nAre you an innovator in the Triangle? Join Triangle Innovation Hub to get connected to other innovators in the area. \nMeet Me There is a networking event series for: \n\nNew innovators and entrepreneurs looking to connect with resources\nBusinesses who offer services for innovators\nInnovation departments looking to partner with innovators\nMentors and investors looking to connect\nStudents looking to get involved
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/triangle-innovation-hub-meet-me-there-networking/
LOCATION:Loading Dock Raleigh\, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. #115\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T235900
DTSTAMP:20200224T134540Z
CREATED:20200224T134540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T134540Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Davidson Venture Fund Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea for a startup or new business venture\, or just getting one off the ground? The Davidson Venture Fund will invest up to $25\,000 in innovative\, for-profit ventures this year. \nHere’s how it works: \n\nSubmit your big idea – apply online by Monday\, March 10\, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST.\nPerfect your pitch – finalists will receive up to six weeks of coaching and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs.\nCommand a crowd – pitch your concept live on stage to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2020.\nChange the world – win up to $25\,000 in seed funding for your new venture.\n\nThe Davidson Venture Fund is open to all current Davidson students and alumni classes 2015-2019. No prior business experience is required. Finalists will be notified no later than March 18\, and will compete in a live pitch event on Wednesday\, April 29.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-davidson-venture-fund-pitch-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T193000
DTSTAMP:20200204T185540Z
CREATED:20200204T185540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T185540Z
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SUMMARY:Triangle Biotech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Triangle Biotech Tuesday (or TBT) is a not-for-profit monthly networking event started in May 2012 to connect scientific professionals\, facilitate collaborations and foster communications throughout RTP and the greater Research Triangle area. There is no set agenda\, so the group invites you to simply enjoy food\, drinks\, and to converse with local professionals. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional network and reach across industries. TBT aims for continuous growth through participation of all major pharmaceutical\, biotech\, government and academic institutions within and around RTP. \nTBT meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/triangle-biotech-tuesday-8/
LOCATION:5 Laboratory Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T190000
DTSTAMP:20200218T175113Z
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SUMMARY:LARGER THAN LIFE SCIENCE | Deal Us In
DESCRIPTION:A monthly event series open to those interested in building a strong support network for Durham’s life science & biotech innovators\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCome for the people and programs. Stay for a drink. Leave with your next big breakthrough.\nLarger Than Life Science is held at The Chesterfield Building in downtown Durham from 4-7:00pm on the first Thursday of each month. Join us for an evening of unconventional programming and conversation! \n• • • \nThis month’s theme: Deal Us In: Science\, Capital and Leadership = Success\nLocally and globally\, the life science business is bubbling along nicely now. Come share the excitement by hearing the national perspective from the recent JP Morgan healthcare conference and a compelling local story of how a fast-growing business that hatched out of the Chesterfield Building seems to have put all the parts together. You can also learn more about federal business grants that give your startup a financial boost without the need to surrender any of your equity. \n4:15-5:00pm\n2020 Investment Perspectives: Insights from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference\n2019 was a record-setting year for US investment activity in biotech\, medical device and healthcare services – an unusual time when all 3 sectors finished with strong performances. And the forecast from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference\, which attracted thousands of life sciences investors to the Bay Area in January\, is that 2020 will continue the trend of robust investment in new technologies and transformational mergers and acquisitions. \nJoin the JP Morgan Life Sciences team to hear what investors are saying about the ongoing debate over drug pricing and healthcare affordability\, predictions for the impact of the presidential election on the industry and how vertical integration will affect the trajectory for startups. The presentation also will include a review of recent deals in the southeast and a forecast for regional activity. \nMORE: Speaker & Company Info \n5:15-6:00pm\nShow Us the Money! Non-Dilutive Funding for Life Science Startups\nA startup needs capital to fuel its growth. While venture capital and other forms of private equity investment get most of the attention\, most companies will begin by navigating the landscape of competitive grants\, loans\, debt financing and even donated professional services. \nJoin our panel to learn about programs and services available for life science companies\, including some tips on when to apply and how to stand out from the crowd. We’ll demystify SBIR and STTR grant opportunities\, including some funding programs where North Carolina companies could compete more effectively for available dollars. We’ll also look at entrepreneur-friendly financing options and learn about tapping into university networks to gain an advantage. \nMORE: Speaker & Company Info \n6:15-7:00pm\nStriding Toward Breakthroughs: How a Gene Therapy Deal Came Together for StrideBio and Sarepta\nStrideBio\, a UNC spinout and graduate of BioLabs NC\, recently signed a $48 million licensing deal with Sarepta to work on gene therapies for rare diseases. Sarepta may double the stakes to license technologies from StrideBio targeting 4 additional diseases. \n2019 was a banner year for StrideBio\, including collaborations and licensing deals with Takeda and CRISPR Therapeutics to advance its platform and delivery system\, plus the appointment of an experienced CEO to steer the company’s growth. Hear the story of one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing life science startups\, how the deals were done\, and why these partnerships give hope to patients with a variety of rare central nervous system disorders. \nMORE: Speaker & Company Info
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/larger-than-life-science-deal-us-in/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield\, 701 W. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, 27701
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SUMMARY:RIOT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM INFO SESSION: HOW STARTUPS SHOULD ENGAGE INVESTORS
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the partner of an investment firm and what investors are looking for and about valuable resources for tech entrepreneurs. \nAre you a tech entrepreneur looking to accelerate your business and expand your connection of mentors? In conjunction with HQ Centennial\, RIoT is hosting an info session on RAP\, a free 12-week program targeted at entrepreneurs who leverage data in creative ways to solve critical customer problems. Since launching the RAP program less than two years ago\, RAP’s program alumni have generated over $10 million in revenue and created 98 jobs. \nCome learn about the program\, explore NC State’s entrepreneurial space\, mingle with other tech entrepreneurs and learn from Tim McLoughlin\, Partner at Cofounders Capital. Tim will be sharing what an investor looks for in choosing a startup to support. \nRIoT will also be hosting more RAP info sessions throughout the month of March. See the full list here.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/riot-accelerator-program-info-session-how-startups-should-engage-investors/
LOCATION:Springboard Innovation Hub\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to Get Funding for Your Strartup
DESCRIPTION:Funding is always a topic that is top of mind for founders. There are many strategies founders can take to secure funding from investors and also non dilutive options such as grants or pitch competitions. \nEva Doss\, President & CEO at The Launch Place\, will share insights on ways to get funding for your startup\, including: \n\nBest way to approach an investor\nMust haves for your pitch deck\nBeing well positioned for due-diligence\n\nIf you attended this Lunch & Learn in October 2019\, please be considerate and let others attend this session.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/lunch-learn-how-to-get-funding-for-your-strartup/
LOCATION:HQ Raleigh\, HQ Raleigh 310 S Harrington Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T123000
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SUMMARY:Digital Health Tools: How Do We Scale?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joy Bhosai\, Chief of Digital Health & Strategy\, Duke Clinical Research Institute\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDigital health has beckoned new avenues for clinical care and research. However\, such tools face many challenges in scaling and widespread adoption. Necessary strategic partnerships and evidence are needed to accelerate the acceptance of innovative tools in clinical settings. \nThis talk will focus on an overview of the challenges and opportunities facing digital tools in healthcare and review case studies in digital health. \nParking for the Duke School of Nursing \nThe School of Nursing Pearson Building located at 307 Trent Drive\, Durham\, NC 27710. Please park in the Medical Center parking garage located on Trent Drive. Visitor parking is available for a fee of $2.00 per hour. \nWalking instructions to Pearson Duke School of Nursing from the parking garage would be to arrive on the 1st level of the parking garage and exit to the street level of Trent Drive. Begin walking to your right\, down the sidewalk and you will see the Duke School of Nursing directly across the street on Trent Drive.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/digital-health-tools-how-do-we-scale/
LOCATION:Duke University – School of Nursing\, Pearson Hall 1026\, 307 Trent Dr\, Durham\, 27708
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T203000
DTSTAMP:20200204T184949Z
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SUMMARY:Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
DESCRIPTION:Code for Durham is a bi-weekly project night for technologists\, designers\, developers\, data scientists\, map makers\, and activists who are working on “civic technology” projects. Consider this to be a study hall or office hours to improve the city. Bring your laptop\, ideas\, projects\, maps\, data and questions. Pizza will be provided. \nThis night is for those who want to: \n\nGet work done on civic projects;\nStart a new project\, or find one to join;\nGet feedback from technical\, government\, or community experts; and/or\nLearn about tools for local empowerment\, open data and smart and open government.\n\nMore details here.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/code-for-durham-civic-hacking-session/
LOCATION:Caktus Group\, 108 Morris Street\, Durham\, 27701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T170000
DTSTAMP:20200224T134053Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: NC Idea Seed Grant (Spring 2020 Cycle)
DESCRIPTION:NC IDEA’s $50K SEED grant may be just what you need to advance your startup\, gain customers or attract future investment. \nNC IDEA SEED offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. The $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept — even if they are not yet profitable. The funds\, along with mentorship and guidance\, push companies forward and reduce risk associated with growing startups. \nApplications for NC IDEA SEED’s spring 2020 cycle open on February 3. Companies can apply by March 2 at 5 p.m.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-nc-idea-seed-grant-spring-2020-cycle/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200303
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Ideafest Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:The IdeaFest Pitch Competition\, hosted by The Launch Place\, will take place on April 2\, 2020 at 1 p.m. IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges and a live audience. A total of $10\,000 will be awarded to the top three competitors.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-ideafest-pitch-competition/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTSTAMP:20200210T154803Z
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2020 NORTHSTATE TECH LAB
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now available for the NorthState Tech Lab\, set to take place this April 13\, 2020 through May 18\, 2020. Six local startup companies will be selected to participate in the 6-week program. Applications are due February 28\, 2020. \nNorthState and HQ Greensboro launched the NorthState Tech Lab program in 2018 to foster entrepreneurial growth for emerging local technology companies. NorthState and HQ are particularly interested in applicants who are changemakers—those who are positioned to make an even greater impact in the community as social entrepreneurs. \nEntrepreneurs who apply and are accepted to the program attend an six-week Tech Lab training program at no cost and receive the business skills they need—including business and financial modeling\, marketing and how to use technology to scale—and are also embedded in a network of like-minded people who offer support and vital business connections. Tech Lab participants receive access to a dedicated workspace and full membership benefits at HQ Greensboro.te
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-2020-northstate-tech-lab/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
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SUMMARY:Global Health Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hosted once a month on a Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm\, the goal of this casual happy hour is to continue building strong connections and promote idea-sharing across the Triangle’s diverse global health community. Locations will change monthly – rotating between Chapel Hill\, Raleigh and Durham. \nThe Triangle Global Health Consortium hosts all happy hours at restaurants to ensure that those under 21 are able to participate. The event is free to attend\, and attendees may purchase refreshments as they wish. A wide selection of beverages – including tea\, coffee\, beer\, wine\, and soda – will be available for purchase.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/global-health-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health\, 135 Dauer Drive\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27599
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T200000
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SUMMARY:Senior Care – Issues/Needs/Trends and Technology Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Digital Health @ RTP’s key objective is to bring business/domain experts and technology solution providers together to facilitate discussions so that the entrepreneurship is nurtured to carve out technology solutions for a wide variety of needs across the healthcare spectrum. Senior care is one such area of healthcare that has significant growth and tremendous opportunities for technology solutions. \nAs the Baby Boomer population ages\, society is on the cusp of dealing with an unprecedented number of senior citizens who will need elder care. An intensifying shortage of US home health aides and physicians\, a booming senior population\, and the prevalence of chronic illnesses all point to a need for transformative solutions when it comes to senior care services. This problem is serious but increasing digitization and analytics in the healthcare industry can help bring down costs\, improve care quality\, and create a more sustainable business model for senior care. \nWe are excited to announce a meetup session to discuss the issues\, needs\, trends in senior care market\, and a myriad of digital solutions such as Telemedicine\, IoT\, Wearables\, Smart Assistants\, Artificial Intelligence\, Robotics and Data Analytics that are shaping up to address those needs. \nIf you are an entrepreneur or a technology professional\, looking to develop a business or technology solutions\, or just want to learn more about this space\, attend this event. \nSpeakers \nSanjay Das\nPresident\, Always Best Care Senior Services \nSanjay is the president of Always Best Care Senior Services in South Wake and Johnston counties since 2014. His mission is to create certainty and hope for seniors\, while supporting and inspiring the care givers. His agency is a tribute to Sanjay’s grandmother (his second mom)\, who raised him from the day he was born\, and an amazing force in her younger days. He is intimately familiar with the issues\, challenges\, needs and trends in senior care market and also a former technology executive. \nDr. Scott Gerard\, PhD\nSr. Staff\, IBM Research \nScott is a member of IBM’s Academy of Technology (800 of IBM’s top technical talent) and an IBM Master Inventor with 47 issued patents. He is a recognized dynamic speaker with clients at conferences and classes\, consultant to national and international clients. Scott has deep expertise in data science\, AI\, ML and big graphs applied to multiple domains: IoT\, Eldercare\, Watson Health and Watson Financial Services (NLP). As a data scientist\, Scott has applied AI\, ML and IoT to assisting elders so they can remain at home as long as possible. He repurposes analytics from other disciplines to the unique challenges of IoT sensor data. \nSponsors \nMoline Prak Pandiyan\, RTI Innovation Advisors\nSuresh Kakarla\, TANA (Telugu Association of North America) Entrepreneurship and Business Club \n6:00PM to 6:30PM: Networking\n6:30PM to 6:45PM: Introductions\n6:45PM to 7:30PM: Presentations\n7:30PM to 8:00PM: Q&A and Wrap up \nIf you are a foreign national\, please RSVP by Wed\, Feb 12th. If you are a US citizen or a permanent resident\, please RSVP by Mon\, Feb 24th. We need to submit the names of all participants to RTI’s security office ahead of time.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/senior-care-issues-needs-trends-and-technology-solutions/
LOCATION:RTI International\, 3040 E Cornwallis Road\, RTP\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE: CITY OF RALEIGH BUILDING UP-FIT GRANT
DESCRIPTION:The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant encourages growth and development by assisting property owners and businesses with improvements\, renovations\, and/or additions to the interior of their commercial property. \nCompanies locating within an adopted Priority Areas for Economic Development will be eligible for enhanced terms and amounts. \nThe Building Up-fit Grant is available to property and/or business owners to make qualified improvements to the interior of commercial property.
URL:https://dhitglobal.org/event/application-deadline-city-of-raleigh-building-up-fit-grant/
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