Partner Event

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week

Get ready—Raleigh-Durham Startup Week is back!

From April 7-11, 2025, don’t miss founders, innovators, and dreamers from across the Triangle coming together for 5 days of learning, connecting, and growing. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is your chance to dive into the heart of our vibrant, growing startup ecosystem.

Expect powerful keynotes from industry leaders and startup veterans who’ve built and scaled global companies. Make new connections with possible cofounders, team members, investors, mentors, strategic partners, friends, and more! Learn more and register for free

April 7-11, 2025 (Durham & Raleigh) / Register Here

Partner Event

Pizza And pitches

Want feedback on your pitch and tips for getting into a top accelerator program?

Join the Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability team on Monday, April 7th, for Pitches & Pizza to refine your pitch for Startup Week and learn about their fall program in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Come ready to pitch, learn, and connect with your fellow entrepreneurs. Register today to hold your spot!

Monday, April 7th at 12:00 pm/ RSVP Here

Partner Event

RDSW jobseekers Brunch

Whether you’re looking for a job in startups or hiring for the next key role on your team, this networking brunch brings both groups together in a laid-back environment to learn more about each other.

Tuesday, April 8th at 10:00 am/ Learn More

Public Event

Digital Health Happy Hour

Join the Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) for our monthly Digital Health Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 PM EST. Talk with Jason O’Meara, who leads Pfizer’s digital transformation efforts, and get firsthand insight into a major pharma company’s digital transformation journey. We’ll hear how Pfizer evaluates technologies and digital solutions for their marketplace and learn how their response to COVID-19 marked a digital inflection point for the company.

Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30 pm/ RSVP Here

MEMBER EVENT

AU Field Trip: Photo Exhibition 

Take a break and join us to check out AU member, Jordan Abdur-Ra’oof’s photography exhibition highlighting the individuals behind the places we gather

Wednesday, April 2nd at 2:00 pm

MEMBER EVENT

AU Member Mixer: Planting Party

Join AU member and green-thumb extraordinaire Ed Brown as we give our rooftop garden a fresh spring makeover! We’ve grown tomatoes, basil, peppers, and cucumbers—but what’s missing? Got a dream veggie or flower in mind? We’ll add that to the mix too, let’s make this rooftop bloom!

Thursday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm

MEMBER EVENT

Au co-lunching: Rooftop Egg Hunt

Join fellow AU members for a friendly BYO rooftop lunch and a fun egg hunt filled with sweet treats

Tuesday, April 15th at 12:00 pm