2026 Details COMING SOON! | The Triangle, North Carolina
Where Founders Come Together to Learn, Connect, and Grow
Join us for 5 days of inspiration, insights, and networking as we celebrate the vibrant, growing Raleigh-Durham Startup Ecosystem
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
Sessions & Events
Attendees
Speakers
Why attend RDSW 2026
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.
See Where We Are Gathering
We've partnered with the startup-minded coworking spaces in both Durham and Raleigh in order to bring you the best event experience.
RDSW is a community effort
Many thanks to the organizations, individuals, and communities that make this event possible. We truly couldn't do it without you!
Partners, Supporting Organizations, and In-Kind Donors
