Posts tagged Innovation
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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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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Alpha Persuade AI Summit 3/26/26

The AlphaPersuade Summit returns in 2026.

Join Beall Applied Innovation and RhetAI Coalition once again for a day of groundbreaking research conducted by their coalition’s global teams, transformational keynotes by leading minds who are investigating AI’s persuasive power, and a plenary roundtable reunion of their inaugural keynote speakers to discuss what has changed in the world of AI and Persuasion since 2024…

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OC’s Tebra Raises $250M to Accelerate AI-Powered Practice Growth

Private practice platform Tebra secures $250M to accelerate AI innovation

Over-subscribed round led by Hildred will accelerate AI development across clinical documentation, billing automation, and practice marketing…

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TechCon SoCal 5/22/26-5/23/26 - Save the Date!

TechCon Global is a mission-driven platform connects the world’s boldest entrepreneurs, top investors, and visionary industry leaders through high-impact events.

TechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship…

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SoCal's Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Announces Most Fundable Companies Winners

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Announces 2025 Most Fundable Companies®

14 U.S. startups selected for investor readiness and growth potential…

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SoCal Deep Tech Symposium 9/18/25

Exploring the Next Frontier of Innovation

A curated event featuring a keynote and panels that reveal valuable insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of commercializing deep tech innovations…

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Inside UC Irvine’s AI Innovation: Meet the Student Founders of Skinlife

AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Gillian Chen, Alina Yuan, Emily Gao Wang, and Kevin Li of Skinlife

In Fall Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center launched their brand-new AI Innovation Course.

The AI Innovation Course was designed to introduce students to the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia, professional industries, and entrepreneurship. This project-based course challenged students to develop AI-driven business ideas, implement AI tools in real-world applications, and present their projects in a clear, impactful manner. The AI Innovation Course culminated in a Final Demo Day, where students showcased their projects for a chance to win prizes…

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TCVN Announces Arabian Prince Joins Board to Empower OC Founders

Legendary N.W.A. CoFounder & Tech Visionary OG Arabian Prince Joins Tech Coast Venture Network Board

IRVINE, Calif. - July 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first startup organization, proudly announces the appointment of OG Arabian Prince — founding member of the iconic group N.W.A., tech futurist, and venture partner at INOV8 Capital — to its Board…

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TCA VG and Gulf South Angels Unite to Accelerate Early-Stage Investment

Gulf South Angels and TCA Venture Group Announce Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Investment and Innovation

IRVINE, Calif. and NEW ORLEANS (July 15, 2025) — Gulf South Angels (GSA) and TCA Venture Group(TCA VG), two leading investment organizations, are pleased to announce a strategic relationship to expand deal flow, enhance collaboration, share deep sector expertise, and leverage advanced tools and platforms for more effective investment decisions…

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Renewing OCSC Member: Alliance for SoCal Innovation

Thank you to Alliance for SoCal Innovation, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Alliance for SoCal Innovation - A regional non-profit super connector that brings innovation stakeholders together through VC matchmaking and curated convenings to bridge critical gaps in the SoCal innovation ecosystem…

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