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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2021 6/16/21-6/17/21


Presented by: Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Los Angeles Venture Association

Sponsored by: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and East West Bank

Join them Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM online.

See the best early stage teams commercializing breakthroughs from SoCal's top research institutions. Plus 2 keynotes and panels from industry leaders you want to hear from.

Why You Should Attend: 

  • Get a first look at emerging technology with high potential for market disruption and impact

  • Discover companies seeking early stage funding to commercialize big ideas with massive potential

  • See 27 emerging startups quick pitch w/Q&A from notable investors PLUS 2 amazing keynotes (Andy Slavitt head of the White House Covid-19 Response Team and George Whitesides former CEO Virgin Galactic), 2 innovation panels, and 2 workshops for startups

  • Free to attend including the webinar and online workshops

The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual showcase of the best early-stage teams commercializing tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California. This is the premiere platform for deep tech startups to connect with top-tier investors and successful serial entrepreneurs with expertise to help them leap from the lab to the market. 

The day’s program will feature a short keynote before a full program of quick-pitch presentations (14 per day), each followed by investor-led Q&A. Each day ends with a panel discussion of investors and industry leaders.

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Alliance for SoCal Innovation for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!