UNC Innovation Talks: Funding & Fundraising

​Details

​Innovation Talks: Funding & Fundraising is an free event designed to demystify the funding landscape for local startups, research ventures, and high-growth businesses. This program is tailored for entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, and business leaders looking to explore funding strategies that drive innovation and long-term success. Featuring industry experts, investors, and successful entrepreneurs, Innovation Talks provides a unique platform to learn, engage, and network with those shaping the future of funding.

​Why Attend?
🔹 Learn from seasoned investors, funders, and entrepreneurs about the funding options available for startups and research-driven ventures.
🔹 Gain practical insights on how to position your business or research for successful funding.
🔹 Discover real-world funding strategies through expert panels and success stories.
🔹 Network with funders, entrepreneurs, and professionals shaping the future of venture financing.

​Who Should Attend?
💡 Entrepreneurs & Startups looking to secure funding for business growth
💡 Researchers & Faculty interested in turning ideas into funded ventures
💡 Investors & Funders exploring opportunities in early-stage innovation
💡 Students & Professionals eager to learn about the evolving funding landscape

​Agenda:
🔹 Welcome & Opening Remarks – Why funding is crucial for innovation
🔹 Expert Talk: Navigating the Current Funding Landscape – What should we prepare for?
🔹 Panel: Funder Perspectives on Funding Early-Stage Ventures – Understanding different funding sources & what they look for
🔹 Expert Talk: Balancing the Investor/Investee Relationship – Best managing fund relationships
🔹 Panel: Fundraising for Startups & Research Ventures – Lessons from successful fundraisers
🔹 Closing Remarks & Networking - Networking after in MCB Lobby

​Join us and take your fundraising knowledge and network to the next level!