Mission Viejo's Omnigarde Advances AI Biometric Security

Orange County-Based Biometric Pioneer Omnigarde Hits #1 US Ranking for Advanced AI Iris Recognition

Mission Viejo startup outpaces global tech giants in rigorous NIST IREX 10 biometric benchmark, cutting software error rates by over 22%…

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Renewing OCSC Startup Member: freedu.us

Thank you to freedu.us, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

freedu.us - Effortlessly create credible high school transcripts for homeschool students, ensuring they meet the standards employers and colleges expect…

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OC's TCVN Unites 50 Startup Founders at Signature Survivor 14 Competition

50 Founders. 3 Golden Skulls. 1 Alpaca. One Community Showing Up for Entrepreneurs

TCVN Crowns Axyo Inc. Champion of Survivor™ 14 as TiE Los Angeles Investor Summit Brings Founders and Investors Together in Newport Beach…

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FREE Business Accelerator Program | Tuesdays, 10/6/26 - 11/10/26

Join MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.

They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally…

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Women's Fast Pitch 10/1/26

Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors, expert support, and a direct pathway to capital.

Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit, November 2–5, 2026, in San Diego and continue their fundraising journey through WVS’s partnership with Wefunder…

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IIE: Opportunities & Resources for Founders | Long Beach Tech Week 9/30/26

Start your morning with their Capital Corner Panel for ALL Founders panels.

Learn how to get access to capital…

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New OCSC Startup Member: bridgED manufacturing

Welcome to bridgED manufacturing, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!

bridgED manufacturing - Solving the shortage of people entering manufacturing careers by bringing advanced manufacturing education to students through transforming the high school classroom into a micro factory…

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Applied AI Hackathon 10/2/26

​Swans is running the AI hackathon at Law-di-gras, one of the biggest conferences in law: the kind that flies in Snoop Dogg and Diplo for private concerts.

​One day. 60 builders. One real operational problem from a personal injury firm…

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venture4ward | Wednesdays, 9/23/26 - 10/14/26

No idea required. Learn how to find problems, create value, and take your first step as an entrepreneur.

venture4ward is a 4-week development program designed to help students and community members build the innovation mindset, business knowledge, AI skills, and confidence needed to solve real-world problems…

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OCSC Renewing Premium Member: Ablaze Financial, Inc

Thank you to Ablaze Financial, Inc, a renewing Premium Member of the OC Startup Council!

Ablaze Financial, Inc - Partner with founders to help create successful businesses they love and improve their personal finances…

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