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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The first annual Irvine Tech Day, on May 8, 2026, was an overwhelming success, packing Irvine City Hall for a series of talks and panels, welcoming over 30 tech companies at Pop-Up Irvine, watching pitches from 16 cutting-edge startups at Pitch Irvine, and hosting more than 1,200 runners for the Irvine Dream Run on May 9, 2026 at the Great Park…
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TiE LA is delighted to share that applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026, a global initiative designed to support and showcase women founders from around the world…
Read MoreJoin Sunstone at the Great Park in Irvine for this can’t-miss, family-friendly 5k/3k event kicking off beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon…
Read MoreHonored as the 2025 Healthcare Innovation of the Year (Greater Irvine Chamber), the 2025 Best Consumer Technology Innovation (OCTANe High Tech Awards), the 2025 Topmost Fundable Startup in SoCal (Tech Coast Venture Network), and the 2025 Visionary Inventor Award granted by Congressman David Min, we have proven that the industry is ready and listening…
Read MoreStartups competing in the "Startup of the Year" category at the FABA 2026 will present their project to the public and to a jury of experts during a special showcase & pitching contest…
Read MoreThe OC Business Expo welcomes entrepreneurs, tech innovators, investors, and business leaders for an evening of connection and opportunity…
Read MoreCelebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers - right here in Southern California!…
Read MorePepperdine University’s 2026 Most Fundable Companies startup competition is now open for Round 1 applications!…
Read MoreStep into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action…
Read MoreFor years you've asked the Orange County Startup Council to help promote startup events in Los Angeles too…
Read MoreNM LEEP is a 2-year fellowship that provides a stipend, healthcare benefits, travel allowance, free access to world class lab resources and researchers, and full agenda of workshops and investor connections…
Read MoreThe funding, secured by U.S. Representative Dave Min, will help drive the next phase of the Center’s development…
Read MoreTwo powerhouses in the Southern California venture capital world – TiE Los Angeles (formerly TiE SoCal) and Sunstone Investment Group, Inc. – are formalizing a partnership through a memorandum of understanding...
Read MoreJoin Sustain Southern California for Regional Readiness & Resilience as they discuss solutions for a sustainable community…
Read MoreJoin Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs of SoCal Panel & Reception in San Diego featuring a panel of founders sharing their journey…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThis Valentine's Day, show some 'love' to your b-school alma mater by joining them at their first-ever OCMBA Hike/Walk!…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreGreater 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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