Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected].

Feb. 13
NEW, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, hosts its next DEEEEEP DIVE event series 4-6 p.m. at UNCW's CIE featuring Dave Mendez, of Good Growth Capital, and Stanfield Gray, cofounder of the annual DigSouth Tech Summit, Charleston AI Summit and LaunchFest. Click for more.

Feb. 18
UNCW hosts the 19th annual Wilmington Information Technology eXchange (WITX) for students, faculty, staff and Wilmington-area IT professionals. Click for more.

Feb. 18
SBTDC and First Flight Venture Center holds its “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour,” in Wilmington 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Click for more.

Feb. 24
Applications are due for NC IDEAS’ MICRO and SEED grant programs. Click for more.

March 4
SBDTC holds an investor-ready entrepreneur program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at UNCW's CIE including topics such as the private equity investment process and presenting to investors. Click for more.

May 21
The Business Journal's Coastal Entrepreneur Awards is 5-9 p.m. at UNCW's Burney Center. Applications will open soon. Click for more.