Rising Stars 2026

We'd love for you to join us on Thursday, February 5th, from 6:30-9 p.m. at The 21C Hotel in downtown Durham for the second annual edition of GrepBeat’s Rising Stars celebration!
recognizes exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond to build and support NC’s startup communities. At this event, we'll be unveiling our judges' 10 selections for the 2026 class (Check out the honorees from .).

🎉 Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this night possible. Their support demonstrates their commitment to our startup community.

Get your ticket and be part of the celebration!

Questions?

Reach out to Cesar Romero at [email protected].

We’ll see you on the 5th!

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Ticket info (Eventbrite fees + taxes not included)

Very Early Bird (Nov 11 - Dec 18): $59

Early Bird (Dec 19 - Jan 18): $79

General Admission (Jan 19 - Feb 5): $99

*All tickets include event entry, appetizers, and drinks.

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