Orange County community organizations for startups — Directory of Community Organizations supporting Tech Startups in Orange County, California

OC offers many helpful community and non-profit organizations to support the growth of new software and technology startups. Review the list below to find local resources to help your new startup idea or early stage company get to the next level.

If you run an Orange County organization that supports high technology or software companies, please join the OC Startup Council here to get your company added to this directory page so local entrepreneurs can easily find you.

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation - Silver Sponsor

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation: Philanthropic Foundation by Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman to provide research grants for scientists. As Dr. Beckman stated "we made our wealth from selling instruments to the scientific community, so we wanted our Foundation to support the next generation of scientists".

Contact: Kaerie Ray, Curator and Communications Officer - pr@beckman-foundation.org - http://beckman-foundation.org

TIE SOCAL - BRONZE SPONSOR

TiE SoCal is a network of successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and highly educated individuals who are now turning their passion for business into investments and mentorship for the next generation. Started by a handful of dedicated individuals in the 1990s, TiE SoCal Angels formalized the group in 2018 with the intention of bringing together more investors and helping more entrepreneurs. Today, TiE SoCal Angels comprise 75+ accredited investors who are actively investing and mentoring founders.

Contact: Executive Director - anshuman@tiesocalangels.com - (714) 504-7434 - https://tiesocal.org/

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California - Orange County

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California - Orange County is a Stanford Alumni Association group that seeks to unify and enrich the startup ecosystem by facilitating investment, education and mentorship opportunities for entrepreneurs and alumni investors.

Contact: Scott Fox, Orange County Chairman, info@ocstartupcouncil.org - https://www.stanfordaandeofsocal.com/

MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshops

MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshops: Monthly peer coaching workshops for Orange County tech startup founders. Free to entrepreneurs who bring good questions for discussion or startup investor pitches to practice. A friendly, no-sales environment, MasterMinds OC can help accelerate you and your growth company to startup success in Orange County! https://MasterMindsOC.org

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Greater Irvine Chamber - Basic Sponsor

Greater Irvine Chamber serves as a catalyst for local economic growth by helping businesses in the region to start and grow. The Greater Irvine Chamber provides business training, professional development, and networking opportunities; promotes the city as a dynamic hub for business; and advocates for the interests of the business community with federal, state, and local officials.

Contact: Laura Perdew, Vice President, Marketing & Communications - lperdew@irvinechamber.com - https://greaterirvinechamber.com/

Alliance for SoCal Innovation - A regional non-profit super connector that brings innovation stakeholders together through VC matchmaking and curated convenings to bridge critical gaps in the SoCal innovation ecosystem.