Save the Date! RDSW Returns April 7-11, 2025
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.
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Why attend RDSW 2025
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.
5 Action-Packed Days
Discover strategies and solutions specifically tailored to your stage. From hands-on workshops to inspiring keynotes to investor matching, there is something for everyone.
The 2025 Schedule is COMING SOON!
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See Where We Gathered
We've partnered with the startup-minded co-working spaces in both Durham and Raleigh in order to bring you the best event experience.

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