Innovate Charlotte

Time is running out to apply for Venture Atlanta Conference! ⏰ Don't miss the chance to pitch at the Southeast's premier venture conference, where you can connect with top-tier investors and showcase your innovative tech-enabled company. Eligibility criteria: • Tech-enabled company • Located in the Southeast (as far west as Texas, as far north as D.C.) • Seeking funding within the next 18 months • Startup stage: seed to growth Apply before August 2nd and ignite your company's potential at Venture Atlanta Conference! 🚀 https://bit.ly/3zMq0th Allyson Eman #VentureAtlanta #Entrepreneurship #StartupOpportunities #Innovation #Investment #ApplyNow

🎉 Great news for Charlotte's female entrepreneurial community! 🎉 BrainTrust, a Nashville-based organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, is launching a Charlotte hub next month! Their mission is to promote financial independence, wealth, and influence for women in business, strengthening the community as a whole. This expansion will create new opportunities for women in both cities to connect, share resources, and support one another. Welcome to Charlotte, BrainTrust! Join them on August 28 to learn more about their membership program! https://bit.ly/4f8EEve Morgan Stanley Sherry Deutschmann #BrainTrust #WomenEmpowerment #EntrepreneurialCommunity #Charlotte

Who is Innovate Charlotte? Innovate Charlotte is a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance, elevate, and accelerate entrepreneurial success in the greater Charlotte region. Our focus is on cultivating an intentionally inclusive and high impact ecosystem that stimulates innovation, economic growth and societal change. Make sure you're signed up for our bi-weekly newsletter to stay plugged into all the Charlotte startup ecosystem news, events and announcements! https://bit.ly/3zC1gny #InnovateCharlotte #EntrepreneurialSuccess #CharlotteRegion #InclusiveEcosystem #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #SocietalChange #StartupEcosystem #CharlotteStartups #Entrepreneurship

Exciting news for the Charlotte startup ecosystem! 🎉 Kingsmen Software, a Charlotte-based firm specializing in generative AI strategy, consulting, and full-stack development, has been acquired by Atlanta's Sparq—a leading provider of outsourced digital engineering for Fortune 1000 companies. Congratulations to Kevin Carney and the Kingsmen team! 🏆 This acquisition not only marks a significant milestone but also enables Kingsmen Software to expand their service offerings and scale efficiently with near-shore LATAM development centers. 👏 A promising future lies ahead for both companies as they join forces to redefine the landscape of AI and financial digital engineering! 🌟 #KingsmenSoftware #Sparq #GenerativeAI #AIStrategy #Consulting #FullStackDevelopment #DigitalEngineering #StartupSuccess #CharlotteStartups #Acquisition #Partnership #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #SoftwareDevelopment #Charlotte #Atlanta

📢 Exciting news for the Charlotte startup ecosystem! We're thrilled to welcome Pleneri, a trailblazer in apparel manufacturing, as they announce the opening of its Innovation Center at the Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover, North Carolina. 🚀 Welcome to the Charlotte region - we're excited to see your business growth and your continuing innovations in the apparel manufacturing industry! https://bit.ly/4eEuzG3 #InnovateCharlotte #Pleneri #CharlotteStartups #Innovation Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

🌟 Big developments are underway at Innovate Charlotte! 🌟 As we gear up for a rebrand and refining our focus to better support the amazing entrepreneurial community in our city. ✨ Check out our new landing page for a sneak peek of what's to come. https://bit.ly/3zC1gny ✨ Register for our newsletter to be the first to hear about updates, events, and opportunities. ✨ Follow along this summer as we unveil our new look and refine our focus to support the entrepreneurial community in Charlotte. Don't miss out on this exciting journey! Together, we'll continue to cultivate an inclusive and innovative ecosystem that drives growth and positive change. #InnovateCharlotte #Rebrand #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #StayTuned

🚀 Early-Stage Entrepreneurs: Don't miss out! 🚀 Seed Spot's Charlotte Launch Camp applications close on July 22. This one-day, free program offers invaluable mentorship from Bank of America and Ernst & Young experts. Join fellow entrepreneurs to refine your problem-solving strategies, connect with peers, and perfect your pitch. Apply today: https://bit.ly/460GoT8 #SeedSpot #CharlotteLaunchCamp #Entrepreneurship

📣 Calling all speakers and startups! The ConvergeSouth Conference is coming to Winston-Salem in October, and they're seeking dynamic presenters and innovative exhibitors for this year's event. Share your insights with fellow entrepreneurs and investors OR showcase your startup to attract potential funding. Submit your speaker application by July 15th or apply to exhibit by August 2nd. Be a part of this vibrant entrepreneurial gathering! Apply to present: https://bit.ly/45M194X Apply to exhibit: https://bit.ly/3XQDluF #ConvergeSouth #Entrepreneurship #Investors #StartupOpportunity #CLT

📣🌟 Are you an early-stage, high-growth company looking for funding opportunities? Join the NC IDEA's Fall 2024 Grants Info Session on July 24, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the PORTAL Building in UNC Charlotte's Charlotte's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Learn about the NC IDEA MICRO ($10K) and NC IDEA SEED ($50K) grants, meet the team, and network with fellow founders. Gain valuable insights from previous grant recipients and discover tips for a successful application. Don't miss this opportunity to fuel your startup's growth! Register now: https://bit.ly/4eGknNc #NCIDEA #GrantsInfoSession #StartupFunding

As we celebrate Independence Day, let's also recognize the incredible contributions of our veteran community in the world of entrepreneurship. If you're a veteran startup founder seeking resources and support to launch, grow, or scale your business, here are some valuable organizations that can help: IVMF BunkerLabs provides a network of resources and contacts to help military veterans and military spouses succeed in entrepreneurship. North Carolina Veteran's Business Association is a member-operated association that assists veterans, veteran professionals, and veteran business owners, fostering a strong veterans' business network in North Carolina. TFX Capital focuses on accelerating the success of former military and national security leaders to deliver investor returns, develop teams, and grow a value-added network. This 4th of July, let's support our veteran entrepreneurs who continue to contribute to our nation's growth and prosperity. Happy Independence Day! #VeteranEntrepreneurs #4thOfJuly #StartupResources #SupportOurVeterans