First Flight Venture Center Program and Events
Itineraries
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00–1:00 PM for Itineraries: Science Talk, a hybrid lunchtime program that highlights the journey of early-stage, science-focused startups. Hosted by First Flight Venture Center, this series is ...
Fall Investor Social
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
First Flight Venture Center is exciting to be hosting Blueridge Climate Ventures for their Fall Investor Social!
How to Secure Funding for Your Next Big Innovation
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Gain key insights into U.S. federal innovation funding opportunities, including SBIR, OTAs, and more.
Test Flight Pitch Practice
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you go to practice your pitch and get better before actually asking for money? That’s why we ...
Itineraries
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00–1:00 PM for Itineraries: Science Talk, a hybrid lunchtime program that highlights the journey of early-stage, science-focused startups. Hosted by First Flight Venture Center, this series is ...
2026 High Flyer Awards Luncheon
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Our most anticipated event of the year, High Flyer Awards Luncheon is designated to celebrate and honor those companies and individuals who have contributed to the HIGH SCIENCE, DEEP TECH, HIGH IMPACT, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a whole. This ...
International Innovation Pitch Showcase
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Connect with international innovators and North Carolina’s entrepreneurial community. Held alongside the High Flyer Awards Luncheon, this showcase highlights FFVC’s international reach through emerging technologies from the UK and Argentina. **This ...
Test Flight Pitch Practice
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you go to practice your pitch and get better before actually asking for money? That’s why we ...
FFVC Holiday Party, Ugly Sweater, $10 Gift Exchange
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FFVC Holiday Party, Ugly Sweater, $10 Gift Exchange Let us know what you will be bringing to eat
Itineraries
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00–1:00 PM for Itineraries: Science Talk, a hybrid lunchtime program that highlights the journey of early-stage, science-focused startups. Hosted by First Flight Venture Center, this series is ...
First Flight Happy Hour Featuring
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join First Flight Venture Center for our new monthly happy hour, held on the third Thursday of each month from 4:00–5:30 PM . This gathering is designed to spark meaningful connections and share valuable insights within the entrepreneurial ...