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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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43 Entrepreneurship Events Found

Jun 11

Top Pitch CapCon Catalyst Series - Spring 2026

Pitch competition event as part of the CapCon Catalyst Series, focusing on startups and entrepreneurship in technology.
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs
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6/11/26
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Jun 11

Top Pitch CapCon Catalyst Series - Spring 2026

See five up-and-coming entrepreneurs pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors. Top Pitch brings together leading entrepreneurs and investors from the region and provides a space for investors and entrepreneurs to connect.
Virtual
Free
6/11/26
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Jun 14

NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech

Two-week residential summer immersion experience for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students within NC. Two sessions: June 14-June 26, 2026 and July 12-July 24, 2026. Students develop competencies via hands-on laboratory experience and gain knowledge of STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Provides exposure to NCCU's pharmaceutical and clinical research sciences programs.
North Carolina Central University
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6/14/26
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Jun 14

Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech - Session 1

The Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech is a two-week residential camp for high school students (ages 15-18) providing exposure in biotechnology, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Session 1 runs June 14-26, 2026. There are two sessions total with 24 participants per session and 48 total participants.
North Carolina Central University
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6/14/26
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Jun 14

NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech – Session 1 (June)

The NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech is a two-week, residential summer immersion experience. Session 1 runs June 14–June 26, 2026. Open to rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students within NC. Students develop competencies via hands-on laboratory experience and gain knowledge of STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Hosted at NCCU with exposure to strong academic programs in pharmaceutical and clinical research sciences.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) / BRITE
Free
6/14/26
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Jun 15

YMWIC 2026 Summer High School Programs

5-6 week summer programs for students entering 9th-12th grades. Programs explore career opportunities, college visits, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, field trips, and academic enrichment while enhancing leadership skills. Available in Coatesville, Upper Darby, and MLK Philadelphia locations. Students must complete 2026-2027 program year application and personal statement.
Virtual
Free
6/15/26
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Jun 16

PACT Member Meetup & Affinity Group Celebration 2026

PACT Member Meetup are casual, high-value networking events that bring members together to build relationships, share ideas, and connect across the region's innovation community. At our final event of our program year will highlight PACT's affinity groups: Advisory Boards, Ambassadors, and NextGen. This is an opportunity to honor the voices that make PACT vibrant while building relationships that extend beyond the room.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners SEP
Free
6/16/26
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Jun 19

NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech – Session 1 (June)

The NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech is a two-week residential summer immersion program for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students in NC. Session 1 runs June 14–June 26, 2026. Students gain exposure to NCCU and its pharmaceutical and clinical research science programs, develop competencies via hands-on laboratory experience, and gain knowledge of STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and more.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) / BRITE
Free
6/19/26
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Jun 22

Rawlings Sport Business Management Summer Institute

Residential summer academy exploring the business of sport including corporate sponsorship, ticket sales, collegiate conference management, professional team management, and sport product companies. Includes St. Louis Cardinals game tickets.
Maryville University - Saints Hall
$700.00 - Includ...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

Find Your STEM, Shape Your Future

Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at North Carolina A&T, running June 22–26, 2026. Designed for high school students. Participants learn entrepreneurial mindset, problem identification, and develop a pitch for a vetted business idea. Includes field trips (Molten Makerspace, UNCG PORTAL tour, Top Golf Greensboro), panel discussions with entrepreneurs, personal financial literacy concepts, Python programming, and game development activities. One-week residential camp.
UNC Greensboro / North Carolina A&T
Free
6/22/26
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Jun 28

CTD Entrepreneurship & Economics Summer Programs

Northwestern's Center for Talent Development (CTD) offers academic summer day and residential camps for every kind of learner, creating experiences that last forever. You have a lot of choices for the summer. You want a program that sparks interest in learning in fun, challenging, and exciting ways. You need a summer program that does more than fill the day. CTD's summer programs provide an experience that fills the mind, creates a peer network, and builds life-long skills.
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
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6/28/26
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Jun 28

Moiwa Leadership Boot Camp - Summer Session 2026

Summer session runs Jun 28 - Aug 20, 2026. Features hiking, cycling, rafting, zip-lining, robotics, AI/coding, VR, entrepreneurship workshops, and final pitch contest. Includes Japanese cultural activities and outdoor exploration.
Moiwa Lodge
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6/28/26
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Jul 1

NCSpark Summer Camp - Marketing 101 w/Website Development and SparkNC Exploration

SparkNC Summer Camp July session includes Marketing 101 w/Website Development and SparkNC Exploration. For rising 9-12 graders. Registration opens June 4th.
Cabarrus County Schools / SparkNC
Free
7/1/26
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Jul 5

Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)

A rigorous 3-week for-credit summer program for rising high school seniors exploring the integration of technology and management. Features courses by Penn faculty, team prototyping projects, field trips to companies, and hands-on labs. Students build and present prototypes with go-to-market plans. Includes on-campus housing and provides 1 college credit upon completion. Priority application deadline January 28th, 2026 with decisions March 25th. Final deadline March 25th with rolling decisions April 22-29. Need-based scholarships available.
University of Pennsylvania
$9,000.00 - On-c...
7/5/26
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Jul 5

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp

Two-week intensive program for high school students to develop entrepreneurial skills through hands-on venture creation. Students work in teams to design, build, and launch startups, small businesses, or nonprofits. Program includes mentorship from Tufts students and alumni, culminates in startup-style pitch presentations to judges. Run in partnership with Derby Entrepreneurship Center. Applications open December 1, 2025.
Tufts University
$4,225.00 - Comm...
7/5/26
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Jul 5

Wentworth Institute of Technology's Pre-college Program: ImpactLab

ImpactLab is a dynamic two-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Participants immerse themselves in life on Wentworth's campus and engage in hands-on projects and experiential learning centered around a STEM discipline. Program highlights include connecting with like-minded peers from around the world while getting a firsthand look at college life, exploring beautiful Boston campus, and learning from inspiring faculty and industry partners in state-of-the-art labs and studios. Session One: July 5-17, 2026 and Session Two: July 19-31, 2026.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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7/5/26
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Jul 5

Management & Technology Summer Institute

A rigorous and rewarding 3-week credit program focused on the intersection of business and technological innovation. Students take classes with Wharton/Penn faculty and entrepreneurs, go on industry field trips, and more.
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Free
7/5/26
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Jul 6

Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark

Four-day STEM camp featuring hands-on activities including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics with boat design), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date.
Pennridge School District
$310.00 - Camper...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Social Impact & Entrepreneurship SRIP

2-week residential program blending classroom learning with hands-on problem solving in social entrepreneurship. Students explore nonprofit structures, governance, ethics, and social impact frameworks while working with community partners. Partnership with District C. Move-in July 5, program runs July 6-17.
NCSSM Morganton Campus
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7/6/26
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Jul 6

Phoenix Summer – Elon University Residential Summer Camp

Phoenix Summer is a two-week residential college immersion program at Elon University for rising high school juniors and seniors (July 6–17, 2026). Students live in residence halls, dine on campus, and take two courses from options including: 'Order in the Court! An introduction to Law and Justice', 'Chemistry in the Kitchen', 'Exploring Astronomical and Poetic Light', and 'Start-Up Spring: Concept to Creation'. Evenings and weekends include creative activities, social events, off-campus excursions, and Elon signature experiences. The program is led by faculty in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Undergraduate Admissions. Seats are limited.
Elon University
$4,000.00 - Fee...
7/6/26
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Jul 8

Babson Summer Study for High School Students

A 3-week intensive pre-college summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors, designed to develop entrepreneurial mindset and become innovators. Students earn 4 college credits from Babson College while exploring UN Global Goals and real-world problem solving. Available in fully online format or in-person at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) with residential or day options. Course runs 8-11 AM Eastern Time daily with additional 5 hours of assignments. In-person students also participate in NEIA's AI for Business Program in afternoons.
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) or Online
$6,295.00 - Full...
7/8/26
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Jul 11

NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering

One-week, on-campus program introducing diverse students to traditional engineering fields including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Features lectures, hands-on laboratory experiments, guest speakers, and evening activities. Student notification of acceptance: Feb. 27, 2026. Payment due for accepted students: May 31, 2026.
Villanova University
$775.00 - Progra...
7/11/26
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Jul 11

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate Science, Medicine, & Health

A week-long intensive program where high school students explore climate change issues through the lens of science, public health, medicine, economics, and policy. Students choose an Action Focus (Climate Science, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, Global Health, Healthcare, or Policy & Advocacy) and develop a Community Action Plan. The program includes workshops with climate influencers, guest speakers, field trips around Boston, visits to Harvard campus museums and the Boston Museum of Science. Students receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Chan C-CHANGE. Accommodations are at Simmons University residence halls.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
$5,390.00 - $5,3...
7/11/26
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Jul 12

NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech - Session 2

Two-week residential summer immersion experience for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students within NC. Second session: July 12-July 24, 2026. Students develop competencies via hands-on laboratory experience and gain knowledge of STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Provides exposure to NCCU's pharmaceutical and clinical research sciences programs.
North Carolina Central University
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7/12/26
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Jul 12

Global Business Academy

10-day summer business program for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (15-18 years old). Includes team building ropes course at CSU's Mountain Campus in the Rockies, staying in University dorms. Students will learn international business and leadership skills while creating global friendships. Applications accepted starting mid-December 2025 with early admission and scholarship deadlines February 1, 2026.
Colorado State University
Free
7/12/26
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