Following a strong series of events and meetups in January, February offers a lot to keep the Richmond tech and startup communities plugged in, networking and learning.
Additional events can be found in our events directory and we hope to see you at our Richmond Inno Startups to Watch on Feb 6!
Now here are the top tech and innovation events taking place this month in Richmond.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Richmond Valentine's Makers Market: Enjoy handmade local gifts, craft beer, snacks and games at this event. Among those present: the Raw Aura (crystals and gemstone jewelry); Rabbit & Wren nature décor; Beego Handmade (reusable bags); Pretties and Paper (pet and kid accessories); Mobile OM Yoga and Wellness; Cat Byrd Art; Liberatus Jewelry; Free Made Art and many more. More information can be found here.
1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m., 212 W Sixth St., Richmond, free
Tuesday, Feb. 4
VCU Master of Product Innovation All-Day Drop In: Drop by our all-day, open office hours to speak with staff and an advisor to learn more or ask specific questions. This is first come, first served - just drop in and meet with someone quickly. Register here.
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 807 Cathedral Pl., Richmond, free
Thursday, Feb. 6
The Network Incubator: Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Do you feel isolated in your day to day work? Do you need access to more resources? Have you hit a planning roadblock and need to flesh out an idea? Do you want to make meaningful connections with like-minded people? Register here.
8:45 a.m., 2933 W Cary St., Richmond, free
Richmond Inno Startups to Watch: In February, we'll be hosting our State of Innovation meet-up, which will feature a showcase of startups from the 2020 'Startups to Watch' list as well as a panel discussion. We'll invite every company who made the list in the past, resulting in a room full of some of the city's fastest-growing companies. Register here.
5:30 p.m., 3200 Rockbridge St., Richmond, $5-$25
Friday, Feb. 7
RVA First Fridays Art Walk: Join us for the RVA First Fridays Art Walk, a Richmond tradition and signature event for over 20 years in the Richmond Arts District! Galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, retail, non-profits, educational organizations, and more open their doors in celebration of the arts and community. More information can be found here.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Arts District, Richmond, free
Thursday, Feb. 13
WeMeet Richmond Networking: If you live or work in the area, come out and meet other community members. Networking is always more fun with more people so bring a friend or colleague and let's get together. You never know who you are going to meet. Join the most vibrant professional community in Richmond. Happy networking! Register here.
5:00 p.m., 123 W Broad St., Richmond, free
SCORE Richmond Business After Hours Networking: Join SCORE Richmond entrepreneurs and mentors at this monthly small business networking event. It's your opportunity to develop new business connections, share experiences and trade success stories. Register here.
5:00 p.m., 13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian, free
Thursday, Feb. 20
RVA F*ckup Nights: Fuckup Nights RVA (FUN RVA) is the Richmond area’s premier event for sharing authentic stories of professional failure. As Virginia’s first and only chapter of the international Fuckup Nights movement, each of our quarterly events is designed to inspire boldness in action, vulnerability, reflection and resilience. Register here.
5:45 p.m., 2818 W Broad St., Richmond, free
2020 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition: Attention Randolph-Macon students: Dominion Energy Innovation Center, a business incubator in Ashland, is sponsoring a pitch competition in partnership with the Randolph-Macon College EDGE Program. The winning student team will receive $5,000, plus a membership to the Dominion Energy Innovation Center. Register here.
5:30 p.m., 114 College Ave., Ashland, free
Friday, Feb. 28
Black & Bold Awards Ceremony: Please join Diversity Richmond for our 4th annual Black and Bold Awards on February 28th. The Black & Bold Awards is an annual celebration from Diversity Richmond to commemorate everyday people in the Black LGBTQ+ community. Register here.
7:30 p.m., 442 Westhampton Way, Richmond, free
