Posts in OC Startup Companies
Renewing OCSC MedTech Startup Member: BioDynamik, Inc

Thank you to BioDynamik, Inc, a renewing Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!

BioDynamik, Inc creates advanced medical devices that activate the body’s natural healing processes, restoring perfusion and regenerating tissue to save limbs for patients with diabetic foot ulcers and critical limb ischemia…

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OCSC Renewing Member: InPlay, Inc.

Thank you to InPlay, Inc., a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

InPlay, Inc. is a leading industrial IoT wireless SoC and solution provider based in Irvine…

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Renewing OCSC BioTech Startup Company Member: Celyxa, Inc

Welcome to Celyxa, Inc, a renewing Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!

Celyxa, Inc : Provide services and applications for the drug development and life science data analysis and strategy…

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City of Irvine Receives Grant to Boost MedTech Innovation

City of Irvine Receives Catalyst Grant to Accelerate MedTech Sector Growth

The City of Irvine has received a $105,000 Catalyst grant from the California Jobs First (CJF) Regional Investment Initiative, administered through the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), to launch the OC MedTech Navigator, a concierge-style service that will streamline and accelerate the planning and permitting processes for medical technology (MedTech) companies in the region…

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Mission Viejo’s Omnigarde LLC Announces Second Video Highlighting OmniFace SDK

Omnigarde Releases Second Installment of Video Series, Highlighting the Speed and Accuracy of OmniFace SDK

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Omnigarde, a leader in AI-driven biometric innovation, today released the second video in its six-part series, focusing on the powerhouse of its facial recognition portfolio: the OmniFace Software Development Kit (SDK)…

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Yorba Linda's ONSCREEN Inc Announces Shalam Award Win at CES 2026

ONSCREEN Honored by CTA Foundation with Shalam Award for Using Technology to Combat Social Isolation at CES 2026

January 16, 2026 -- ONSCREEN, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation’s Shalam Award, recognizing the company “for incredible work using technology to combat social isolation.”…

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California's Plug and Play Announces $1B Portfolio Milestone and 250+ Investments

Plug and Play Highlights Progress in 2025 Company Performance Report

January 22, 2026 – Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that connects startups with corporations, governments, universities, and investors, today released its 2025 Company Performance Report, outlining continued expansion and ecosystem activity across regions, industries, and investment programs…

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OC's Greater Irvine Chamber Highlights Innovation at 2026 Meeting

Greater Irvine Chamber Highlights Innovation Economy and Honors Members at 2026 Annual Members Meeting

Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO Dave Coffaro delivered a forward-looking presentation at the Chamber’s 2026 Annual Members Meeting on Jan. 21, offering insight into the unique composition of Irvine’s business community—that he described as a Fortune 500 Small Business Community…

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OC's Agtools Inc Announces AI-Powered Future for Fresh Produce

The Future of Fresh Produce: Staying Ahead in a Rapidly Changing Industry

New Food Pyramid in Line with Agtools IT Solution

As the fresh produce industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, one thing is clear: staying ahead of the curve requires more than just adaptability - it demands a deep understanding of market trends and operational efficiency. Generations Y, Z & Millennials are driving growth consumption on the Fruits and Vegetables $3.54 Trillion Worldwide Fresh Produce Market…

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OC's Circuit Announces First-of-Its-Kind Senior Shuttle in Orange County

Electric Shuttle Service, Los Al Link, Launches in Los Alamitos Improving Senior Mobility

January 13, 2026 (Los Alamitos, CA) – Last week, Circuit launched an electric microtransit program in Los Alamitos, called Los Al Link, that provides free service for riders aged 50 and above…

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New OCSC Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: F-U Cancer

Welcome to F-U Cancer, a new Life Sciences Member of the OC Startup Council!

F-U Cancer is a comprehensive cancer wellness digital tool helping patients and caretakers from time of diagnosis to end-of-life care navigate nutrition, physical activity, and mental health support - all designed by experts…

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City of Irvine Approves Blueprint for Business Growth

City of Irvine Advances Bold Economic Development Blueprint, Laying the Groundwork for an Innovation Center

Continuing a commitment to Irvine’s long-term economic success, the Irvine City Council approved a blueprint at its January 13 meeting to guide the City’s economic development efforts and lay the groundwork for the launch of the Irvine Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship…

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SoCal’s Larta Institute Announces Heal.LA 2026 Accelerator for Innovators

Larta Institute Opens Applications for the 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator

Larta Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating science- and technology-driven innovation, announced today that applications are officially open for its 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator, a program designed to improve health and wellness outcomes for communities across Los Angeles County and beyond…

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Mission Viejo’s Omnigarde LLC Announces Six-Part AI Video Series

Omnigarde Launches Video Series Showcasing AI-Powered Biometric Innovation and Future Vision

Omnigarde, an emerging leader in high-performance biometric technologies, is proud to announce the launch of a six-part video series…

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Free Robotics Education: Fuel Your Startup with RAS‑U

Learn robotics with RAS University - just launched free online education program

Written by Andra Keay

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) is proud to announce the launch of RAS University (RAS-U), a comprehensive web-based educational program designed to offer free education in robotics and automation to all worldwide

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Revive

Thank you to Revive, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Reviveis helping homeowners maximize the value of their home and make the journey easier by leveraging expertise, capital, and technology, they bring a fluid experience to homeowners with more options…

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