Posts in OC Startup News
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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OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Silicon Valley Bank

Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank, a renewing bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Silicon Valley Bankpartners with individuals, investors and the world’s most innovative companies…

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New OCSC Company Member: xStear Inc

Welcome to xStear Inc, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!

xStear Inc provides digital engineering services - custom app dev, support and maintenance, cloud, data and AI services…

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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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Founder Survey Request from Xstear

What’s Really Holding Back Small Business Operators? We Want to Hear From You

Over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity—and the challenge—of running two small businesses across India and the US. What I’ve learned is both surprising and frustrating.

While there’s no shortage of tools, dashboards, or platforms promising efficiency, the real issue isn’t doing the work. It’s understanding it…

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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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OCMBA Valentine's Day Hike/Walk - Crystal Cove 2/14/26

Join fellow OCMBA members for a fun Saturday morning of networking and socializing during their 3 mile walk at Crystal Cove!

This Valentine's Day, show some 'love' to your b-school alma mater by joining them at their first-ever OCMBA Hike/Walk!…

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OCSC Silver Sponsor: Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600

Thank you to Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600 is listed on the Stock exchange of Hong Kong, A Leading Technology Driven service provider, focusing on the application of innovative IT solutions, concentrates on the application of advanced technology such AI and Big Data…

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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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Stanford Angels LA: My Journey Panel + Reception

Join Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Socal's premiere “My Journey” Panel & Reception presented by Mofo at Creative Artists Agency.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from diverse Stanford leaders as they discuss how Stanford shaped their careers, the skills they value most, and advice for recent alumni and professionals…

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups. 

The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice.

The latest free session hosted by our CEO, Scott Fox, was January 27

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