UNC Charlotte’s second annual Invention of the Year Awards Gala celebrated outstanding faculty and student inventors on April 23 at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.

NCBiotech Life Sciences Intelligence Workshop at Connect Labs Charlotte

Join us for a free, interactive workshop from NCBiotech’s Life Sciences Intelligence team, designed to help life sciences entrepreneurs make informed, strategic decisions. Learn how actionable insights on markets, funding, talent, and North Carolina’s innovation ecosystem can support startup growth.

Refreshments will be served during arrivals. Following the presentation, there will be time for one-on-one conversations and networking.

This event is co-hosted by Connect Labs by Wexford at The Pearl innovation district.

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Charlotte Biomedical Sciences Symposium 2026

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About 2 million Americans have a heart condition called “paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia,” or PSVT. An electrical problem in the heart causes it to beat very fast—150-220 beats per minute—versus the normal 60-100 beats.

Charlotte Biotech Club Monthly Coffee Meet-Up

Join the Charlotte Biotech Club for their 10th monthly meet-up, facilitating coffee and relaxed networking.

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Health innovation in Charlotte is entering a new chapter. Anchored by The Pearl innovation district and the newly opened Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, new initiatives are helping position the Queen City as a growing hub moving new ideas forward.

If 2025 had a theme for the Charlotte region's life sciences ecosystem, it was this: years of planning finally meeting their moment. From landmark facility openings to record-breaking workforce milestones, the Charlotte region didn't just grow — it announced itself to the world.

NGx Precision Nutrition for Exercise Across the Lifespan

The 2026 NGx short course is designed for graduate students, health professionals, fitness clinicians, and nutrition scientists from academia, agencies, and industry. This three-day course will cover precision nutrition in the context of exercise and physical health, bringing together researchers and practitioners to explore how genetics, metabolism, and lifestyle influence health and performance across the lifespan. The program will feature expert-led lectures, keynote presentations, and guided tours and demonstrations of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute’s Clinical Research Core.

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Seed The South Capital Summit 2026

The Seed The South Capital Summit is a premier venture capital event that facilitates valuable connections among founders, funders, and support organizations across the Southeast region. By uniting ecosystem stakeholders, Seed The South empowers emerging talent, drives innovation, and propels regional growth. 

Our established platform provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to create meaningful partnerships and shape the future of the Southeast's entrepreneurial landscape. Presented by Innovate Charlotte and the Growing Women Entrepreneurs Network. 

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Southeast Symposium on Genome Integrity and Chromatin Regulation 2026

The 1st Southeast Symposium on Genome Integrity and Chromatin Regulation will be held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Monday, June 15, 2026.

This inaugural regional event builds on the success of the 2025 Carolina Symposium on Genome Integrity and Chromatin Regulation. Last year’s symposium attracted approximately 150 participants from 15 institutions across North and South Carolina. The symposium featured two keynote speakers, four invited speakers, seven selected abstract talks, and over 50 poster presentations.  

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