THE STATE OF THE
BLACK TECH ECOSYSTEM
State of Tech Diversity
1%
Fewer than 1% of startup founders
receive venture funding are Black
25%
Black computer science students and alumni don’t know anyone working in Big Tech
1%
Black investors make up less than 1% of venture capitalists.
1.3%
Black founders received just 1.3% of $288B of capital deployed
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity.
PARTNERS
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OUR CODE
The Black Tech Initiative is a transformative movement dedicated to empowering Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs in technology through impactful events, innovative programs, and a strong sense of community. With roots in Queen City Black Tech Events and Triangle Black Tech Events, we host impactful, culturally rich, and community-centered experiences that bridge opportunities across the Southeast and beyond.
OUR FRAMEWORK
​Grounded in the mission of fostering practical skills, real-world experience, and measurable impact, we equip participants to thrive in the tech industry.Rooted in impact, community, and culture, we amplify Black voices and create pathways to success, driving a future where diversity and innovation thrive.
OUR CODE
The Black Tech Initiative is a transformative movement dedicated to empowering Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs in technology through impactful events, innovative programs, and a strong sense of community. With roots in Queen City Black Tech Events and Triangle Black Tech Events, we host impactful, culturally rich, and community-centered experiences that bridge opportunities across the Southeast and beyond.
OUR FRAMEWORK
​Grounded in the mission of fostering practical skills, real-world experience, and measurable impact, we equip participants to thrive in the tech industry.Rooted in impact, community, and culture, we amplify Black voices and create pathways to success, driving a future where diversity and innovation thrive.
LATEST EVENT RECAP
State of Black Tech Charlotte
OUR CORE INITIATIVES
01.
​Bridging Gaps Between HBCU Students and the Tech Industry
02.
​Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
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​Fostering Holistic Growth and Resilience
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​Amplifying Black Tech Voices and Visibility
​EMPOWERING DIVERSE JOURNEYS IN TECH
