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Celebrating Excellence in innovation
First Flight Venture Center, founded in 1991, is a one-of-a-kind non-profit incubator for science/ technology start-ups and a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Research Triangle Park, NC. The First Flight community comprises 35-40 HIGH SCIENCE, DEEP TECH, HIGH IMPACT resident early-stage companies at any given time, over 400 graduates, and hundreds of start-ups that have benefited from Fight's Flight education programs and funding connections each year.
Our most anticipated event of the year, High Flyer Awards Luncheon is designated to celebrate and honor those companies and individuals who have contributed to the HIGH SCIENCE, DEEP TECH, HIGH IMPACT, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a whole. This event promises not only a unique platform for world-class networking but also an opportunity to join First Flight Venture Center in celebrating those who are shaping the future with their innovative projects.
Reserve Your Seat or Partnership
Join us for First Flight Venture Center’s High Flyer Awards Luncheon as we celebrate the companies and individuals advancing HIGH SCIENCE, DEEP TECH, and HIGH IMPACT innovation.
Connect with entrepreneurs and leaders from across our innovation community, honor their achievements, and celebrate those shaping the future.
Partner with Us: Help Innovation Take Flight
Celebrate 35 years of HIGH SCIENCE, DEEP TECH, and HIGH IMPACT as a partner of the 2026 High Flyer Awards Luncheon. Join First Flight Venture Center in honoring the founders, scientists, and organizations shaping the future while connecting your brand with a community of entrepreneurs, investors, and civic leaders.
With six sponsorship levels ranging from $1,250 to $25,000, there are meaningful ways for startups, established companies, and community champions to get involved. Benefits vary by level and include event seating, brand recognition, exhibit opportunities, and digital promotion.
Explore the partnership packet to find the right fit for your organization. To reserve your partnership, contact Linda Shropshire at lshropshire@ffvcnc.org or (919) 888-4734.
