​Come see what the next generation of founders is building in Irvine and Orange County.

​Irvine Tech Day brings together bold startups, student innovators, and fresh ideas — all in one place.

Join them Friday, May 8 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Sunstone Management, 18881 Von Karman Ave #500, Irvine, CA 92612.

Whether you’re building, exploring, or just curious about the startup scene, this is where you plug in, meet your people, and get inspired.

Now live: Pitch Irvine — their first-ever community pitch competition

​To participate in the pitch competition, apply here: https://airtable.com/appT6dugie1IM6KFu/pagWEyPPl4NxHqJXU/form

​This is your shot to pitch in front of real investors, founders, and operators.

​Competition Tracks:

• Applied AI

• Healthcare Innovation

• Energy & Mobility

• DTC & Commerce

​Each track winner will receive a $1,000 prize, and all participants will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award, offering an additional opportunity to win $1,000 through audience voting.

Timeline

• ​Apr 10 — Applications open

• ​Apr 24 — Applications close

• ​May 1 — Semi-finalists announced

• ​May 8 — Pitch Day (Semi-Finals + Grand Final)

​Who should apply:

• ​Builders, students, early-stage founders

• ​Anyone with a real idea and the drive to execute

​Requirements:

• ​Open to the public

• ​At least one team member must be based in Irvine

• ​Must fit one of the four tracks

​Their team reviews every application carefully and will reach out to selected teams.

​Learn more: irvinetechday.org

​Special thanks to the UCI ANTrepreneur Center for their partnership and support.

​If you’re building something — or thinking about it — this is where you show up.

​Let’s move Irvine innovation forward — together.

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Sunstone for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!