The show
Triangle's Got Talent preview
The cause
Every act brings access to those in need.
HTI helps people break through barriers and better their futures by providing the technology and digital literacy training for educational and employment opportunities. Our main program takes laptops donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses and converts them to HTI Chromebooks for those in need.
HUBZone Technology Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 83-3153294.
Give through TGT26
Put opportunity in someone’s hands.
Your one-time gift supports HTI’s secure device refurbishment, HTI Chromebooks, and free digital literacy training across North Carolina.
- Collected
- 3,500+ laptops
- Placed
- 2,500+ Chromebooks
- Nonprofit
- 501(c)(3) · EIN 83-3153294
Giving after the 2026 show
Support the mission beyond show night.
Every donation advances HTI’s work. The 2026 event has ended; tickets, printed-program listings, and stage acknowledgments are not offered with new post-event gifts.
Tax-deduction eligibility
Your contribution to HTI, a 501(c)(3), may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
2026 Basic OS recognition
The 2026 event offering included a sponsor-wall logo, an event-program listing, and a stage thank-you. This is historical information, not a new-gift benefit.
2026 Reboot recognition
The 2026 event offering included premium logo placement, event tickets, and show-night recognition. These event benefits have ended.
For questions about an existing 2026 sponsorship, contact info@hubzonetech.org. If you receive goods or services, the deductible portion is generally limited to the amount of your gift above their fair-market value. Please consult your tax adviser.
2026 season
Auditions are closed.
Thank you to everyone who shared their talent with us. We are no longer accepting audition submissions or audition fees for 2026.
Already auditioned? Contact info@hubzonetech.org with questions about your submission.
Sponsors
The businesses behind the show.
Meet the local businesses that backed the 2025 season and helped build the stage for Triangle’s Got Talent.
FAQ
Before you ask.
Can I still audition for 2026?
No. Auditions have closed for 2026, and we are no longer accepting submissions or audition fees. Thank you to everyone who auditioned.
If I don't get accepted into the show, can I get a refund on my audition fee?
Audition fees are non-refundable because they go toward HTI's fundraiser to get more technology to people in need. We truly wish there were enough stage time to accept everyone; if your act is not selected, we encourage you to keep practicing and audition again in the future.
When and where was the 2026 show?
The event date was Saturday, September 19, 2026 at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, NC. The 2026 show and ticket promotion have ended.
What is the HUBZone Hero Award?
The HUBZone Hero Award is an additional award presented to the contestant who raises the most extra funds for HTI's mission. The 2026 event has ended; contact HTI with questions about the 2026 award or past contestant fundraising.
Where does the money go?
Every dollar goes to HUBZone Technology Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 83-3153294), securely repurposing technology and expanding digital opportunity. Proceeds power the full HTI pipeline: donated laptops are data-wiped to federal NIST 800-88 / DOD standards, rebuilt as HTI Chromebooks, and placed with free digital literacy training in the hands of students, families, veterans, and job seekers across North Carolina. So far that's 3,500+ laptops collected, 2,500+ Chromebooks distributed, and thousands of pounds of e-waste kept out of landfills.
Are donations tax-deductible, and what recognition is available?
Gifts to HTI may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The 2026 show has ended. The historical Basic OS and Reboot event packages are not benefits offered with new post-event gifts. Contact info@hubzonetech.org about an existing 2026 sponsorship. If you receive goods or services, the deductible portion is generally limited to the amount above their fair-market value. Please consult your tax adviser.
Private staff dashboard
Submission control room
Use this queue to review contestant entries, check missing media, confirm fee status, and move acts toward scheduling.
Staff sign-in
Review entries securely
Contestant submissions include guardian contact details and audition media. Sign in with an approved HTI staff account before opening the queue.
- See every act as soon as it lands in Supabase.
- Play audition videos with temporary signed links.
- Mark entries ready, advanced, waitlisted, or declined.
Live queue
Contestant submissions
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