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

Nov. 11
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. Click for more. 

Nov. 11 
NCInnovation is hosting a portfolio showcase and investor reception highlighting NCInnovation-funded university research teams. The event is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach. Click for more.

Nov. 12-13 
NC IDEA's Ecosystem Summit is coming to the beach this year, with the conference hosted at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach. NC IDEA will announce recipients of its SEED grant cycle on day one. Click for more. 

Nov. 16 
The annual NC Tech awards in Durham feature several Wilmington companies and organizations. The awards ceremony honors companies and entrepreneurs across various industries, including tech, business, academia, and government. Click for more.

Nov. 18
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. Click for more. 

Nov. 23
The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is hosting a webinar on how to successfully build, scale and exit a technology startup. The session features Tanuj Mohan, co-founder of Enlighted, which Siemens acquired, and Neil Joseph, co-founder of Stack Lighting, which Philips Lighting acquired. The webinar is from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Click for more.

Dec. 8 
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) is hosting its "DEEEEEP DIVE for Wilmington NC Entrepreneurs" at Dave & Buster's, featuring Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo. The event starts at 4 p.m. Click for more.