Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected]. Friday, Sept. 13 Sept. 13 is the deadline to apply to the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), a 12-week program designed to support startups and entrepreneurs. It provides resources, mentorship and connections intende ...

Wilmington-based BMT Micro recently announced a partnership with Beijing-based AppinChina for prospective entry into the Chinese market.    BMT Micro provides software distribution and order fulfillment services worldwide, while AppinChina helps overseas companies with data compliance and license registration in the Chinese market. This partnership will al ...

While Wilmington is gaining a reputation as a technology hub – it was ranked fifth in the state on the Tech Innovation Index in 2023 – many of the area’s tech positions are filled by remote workers. A group of local tech employers, The Tech Talent Collaborative, is trying to change that. The collaborative, hosted by the Cape Fear Collective, is led by ...

In February Lumos announced a $56 million project to install high-speed fiber optic cable in New Hanover County. While work to date has all been behind the scenes, Lumos is now ready to start installation of fiber in the area to deliver Wi-Fi coverage.   “There was a new process for new businesses to come into the city of Wilmington. That process for us wrappe ...

DesignLoud, a Wilmington-based web design and digital marketing agency, recently launched its Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Community.  The program, which includes a new podcast, is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners -- from the startup to established level. From beginners to seasoned executives, the Entrepreneur Bootcamp Community (entrepreneurbootcam ...

Wilmington-based Electronic Lab Logs announced Monday it has secured a $2 million lead investment from venture capital firm Rockmont Partners. That funding is part of a larger $3 million Series A round, which will allow the startup to grow its staff and invest in new and existing products, Lab Logs CEO Daniel Summers said Tuesday. Lab Logs is a digital platform that off ...

Wilmington is set to become the newest city in North Carolina to begin Metronet’s multi-gigabit internet service, through a $30 million fiber-optic network.    Construction entailing fiber-optic cable installation began on June 28, with first customers slated to receive service beginning in the fall. Significant impacts on both residential customers (up t ...

A growing Wilmington fintech firm moved into a new downtown office earlier this month. Approve, a company that offers a financing and payment platform for equipment sellers, relocated its headquarters from The Cotton Exchange to the corner of Third and Grace streets in early July. The move will help the company accommodate a growing number of employees, according to a n ...

Some area businesses and entities are feeling the effects of Friday’s global technology outage. The outage, which CNN reports appears to stem from a software update from Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has grounded flights nationwide and left some websites inaccessible. On Friday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights with som ...

The N.C. Technology Association (NC TECH) is accepting applications for its annual NC Tech Awards, the only statewide tech awards program. The deadline was extended to July 31. According to a news release, the awards recognize innovation, growth, impact and leadership in various categories under three awards: The Technology Corporate Awards: Recognizes technology co ...