Founders, Funders, and Friends: April is Showering Us with Events. Here Are The Top 5 On Our Calendar!

Our calendar is filled with events and we have something for everyone!

April is here and with it comes new beginnings, fun adventures, and fresh opportunities. It also brings regional conferences, local tech events, and virtual workshops.  Whether you are seeking funding, investment opportunities, or a happy hour, we are sharing our top five events that will help tech founders, funders, and friends blossom.

 

wilmington

2nd Annual Wilmington North Carolina Investor Buzz, April 4

 

The Wilmington, North Carolina startup ecosystem will come together, April 4, for the 2nd Annual Wilmington Investor Buzz In networking event.  The event, put on by the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington NC (NEW) will feature a pitch competition, reverse investor pitch opportunity, founder panel discussion, and investor panel discussion.  The expert panelists will dive deep into industry trends, share founder funding opportunities, and share where Wilmington / New Hanover County stands in the Innovation Index in comparison to other cities, counties and states.  RSVP here!  Tickets are going fast.

 

georgia

Innov8ga Spring Conference, Georgia, April 11

Join fellow university faculty, administrators, and entrepreneurship ecosystem leaders from across Georgia for opportunities to hear from speakers and panelists on the startup/entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions and breakouts on best practices to engage university students and industry professionals in the field of entrepreneurship education.  Grab your tickets here!

 

pro bono

Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to Inclusive Innovation, Georgia + Virtual, April 12

Join our Patent Pro Bono Program event April 12 at 9 a.m. to learn how to access government resources for starting and maintaining a successful business. Leaders in the intellectual property (IP) and small-business community will share their stories and tips on how to protect your IP via patents and trademarks. The Patent Pro Bono Program is a collaboration between the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and 20 independently-operated academic and nonprofit regional programs. Register here!

 

south carolina

Build.Grow.Learn. in South Carolina, April 15-17

Join fellow entrepreneurs for an exciting in-person event in Greenville, SC.  At Build.Grow.Learn., we bring together small business owners to discuss starting, building, and growing your business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or someone wanting to expand your freelance business, this event is for you.  Grab your tickets here!

 

pop up

MassChallenge PopUp: Increasing Access to Support Founders, Georgia, April 26

Over 500+ startups from across the globe join a MassChallenge program every year to accelerate their business. Whether you are building your MVP, raising capital from investors, or securing your next enterprise partner, MassChallenge has the tools and resources to support you on your journey. Join fellow entrepreneurs for an exciting pop-up event to hear about strategies you can use to scale your startup.  Register here!