April 20-24, 2026 | All events are FREE
Where Founders Come Together to Learn, Connect, and Grow
100+ sessions, workshops, and networking events — all free!
No overall registration required — register for each event you want to attend.
What is Raleigh-Durham Startup Week
Raleigh-Durham Startup Week is a regional movement — powered by a team of founders, entrepreneurs, and support organizations dedicated to showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial community in the Triangle area. We strive to create meaningful moments to enrich entrepreneurial culture and our local startup community.
Days Across Two Cities
Free Events
Attendees
Speakers
Why attend #RDSW26
Grow your startup and your network.
Be Inspired
Expand your ideas and your mindset with powerful keynotes from industry leaders and startup veterans that have scaled global startups.
Get Support
Struggling to overcome a challenge or wondering how others have handled a situation? Get insights and new ideas from founders, investors, and experts.
Make Connections
Meet possible cofounders, team members, investors, mentors, strategic partners, friends and more!
Celebrate
Kick back and raise a toast to personal successes and the exciting growth happening in our local startup ecosystem.
RDSW is a community effort
#RDSW26 is free to attend, thanks to the organizations and individuals that make this event possible. We truly couldn't do it without them!
If you'd like to support RDSW, please get in touch!
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