A celebration of innovation & entrepreneurship in charlotte
Part of the City of Charlotte's Small Business Month, Charlotte Innovation Week (CIW) is a week-long celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Queen City. Organized by  Innovate Charlotte, a nonprofit with a mission to grow the innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Charlotte area, CIW is an opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate the people, purpose, and practice of making meaningful innovation and entrepreneurship happen here every day. We’re bringing together key stakeholders – entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations – within our ecosystem to connect and explore ways to collaborate and build a better Charlotte.
Follow the event links below to learn more about each event or to register to attend ↓ 
Location
Various
Date & Time
May 12 - May 18, 2024
Schedule
MON, MAY 13
8:00 - 10:30
Raintree Country Club
Aspire golf Tournament
Raintree Country Club - 8600 Raintree Lane
Learn about the many resources and programs available to innovation-led entrepreneurs in this lunch and learn session. 
TUE, MAY 14
10:00 -6:00
Seed The South Capital Summit - Day 1
The Casey by Beau Monde - 1801 N Tryon Street
Seed The South is a high-powered, venture capital event. Over two days, we're cultivating connections among founders, funders, and support organizations. Seed The South aims to unite ecosystem stakeholders to empower emerging talent and ignite innovation in the region. Trust us – you won't want to miss this!
TUE, MAY 14
4:00 -6:00
Founders & Funders Happy Hour at Seed The South
The Casey by Beau Monde - 1801 N Tryon Street
RevTech Labs will be spotlighting 10 of their portfolio companies that are currently fundraising. Founders will be Zooming in from various cities across the globe. Attendees will hear from some of the top fintech and insurtech Founders from across the U.S. while networking over lunch. Lunch will be provided. 
WED, MAY 15
10:00 - 5:00
Seed The South Capital Summit - Day 2
The Casey by Beau Monde - 1801 N Tryon Street
Seed The South is a high-powered, venture capital event. Over two days, we're cultivating connections among founders, funders, and support organizations. Seed The South aims to unite ecosystem stakeholders to empower emerging talent and ignite innovation in the region. Trust us – you won't want to miss this!
THU, MAY 16
12:00 - 3:00
RevTech Labs Innovation Showcase
Packard Place - 222 South Church Street
Join us at Packard Place for an afternoon filled with entrepreneurship, networking, and groundbreaking ideas. The event will feature 10 RevTech Labs portfolio companies giving 5-minute pitches, followed by lunch and networking. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the innovation revolution in the Queen City!
THU, MAY 16
10:00 - 5:00
gWen Presents: Show Her The Money
The Casey by Beau Monde - 1801 N Tryon Street
You're invited to an exclusive screening of "Show Her The Money," a groundbreaking documentary that sheds light on a story never before told. Featuring rock-star female investors who are championing diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations poised to change the world, this film is a powerful reminder that money is not just currency, but a tool for achieving true equality.
FRI, MAY 19
8:30a - 9:30a
Shaping the Path: A Human-Centered Approach to Change
Kingsmen Software @ 1801 N. Graham St Suite 310
In this session of Project TBD, we’ll explore the origins and examples of "metric fixation." We'll also share recommendations on what we can do differently to find the balance between data, metrics, and human-centered design.
Partners
Get in touch
Charlotte Innovation Week is driven by the community. If you have an interest in participating in the week either by becoming a sponsor or hosting an event, please reach out. If you have ideas for events or topics, or if you'd like to volunteer, please also let us know. We look forward to seeing you there!

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