Innovate, Ignite, Thrive at IIT 2026 Next Week
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers - right here in Southern California!…
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Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies 2026 Applications Open
Pepperdine University’s 2026 Most Fundable Companies startup competition is now open for Round 1 applications!…
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LA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans
Step into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action…
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Introducing LAStartupEvents.org
For years you've asked the Orange County Startup Council to help promote startup events in Los Angeles too…
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Applications for NM LEEP Cohort 6 are open till May 8th!
NM 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…
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City of Irvine Secures $1 Million for the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The funding, secured by U.S. Representative Dave Min, will help drive the next phase of the Center’s development…
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Sunstone, TiE Los Angeles Plan Collaboration In Entrepreneurial Arena
Two 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...
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Solutions for a Sustainable Community
Join Sustain Southern California for Regional Readiness & Resilience as they discuss solutions for a sustainable community…
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A Founder's Journey: Panel & Reception
Join Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs of SoCal Panel & Reception in San Diego featuring a panel of founders sharing their journey…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Applications Are Open: Join the 2026 Venture Fellows Cohort
Larta Institute is excited to launch applications for the 2026 Venture Fellows Program.
They invite founders developing impactful environmental solutions to apply to be part of their next cohort. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as spots may fill before the deadline...
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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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The Big Story: US House passes capital formation package
The House voted Thursday, 302 to 123 in favor of advancing a sweeping capital formation package designed to increase opportunities for investors of all backgrounds and for companies to raise money…
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Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Companies Team Recognized in 2025 Q3 PitchBook Rankings
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q3 2025 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad…
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