Carolina Innovators Connect Meet-and-Greet 2026

Free Internship Fair with Startup Companies + Small Business and Student Resource Corner

Carolina Innovators Connect offers students and startups an event that gives students learning and career development opportunities with high-growth startup companies, social ventures and innovative opportunities in the Research Triangle region. Think career fair ...but not! No suits or resumes here.

Students should come prepared to mingle with a diverse group of businesses and founders in a casual environment. Local companies and nonprofits that are eager to work with talented students through internship and employment are given a free opportunity to post their jobs and mingle with candidates.

We will also offer a Resource Center for students and companies to learn more about innovation resources on UNC's campus and in the Triangle region. Check back soon for a full list of participating companies.

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