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The R&D tax credit is a tax incentive that encourages companies to invest in research and development activities in the United States…
Read MoreIRVINE, 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…
Read MoreCheck out these new senior software engineer, full stack engineer and senior research and development engineer job opportunities:…
Read MoreAstron Controls, Inc. designs and manufactures a unique Remote Power and Control technology for LED lighting that radically reduces a building's carbon footprint, saves energy, and substantially decreases installation costs…
Read MoreNew conversational AI technology helps residents access community information more easily while supporting staff responsiveness and communication…
Read MoreIRVINE, Calif. - May 5, 2026 - PRLog -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) recently published findings that observed when its member angels have sat on the board of a portfolio company or been a board observer, the network has realized 14 times higher MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) compared to companies without board representation…
Read MoreThis in-person event brings together investors, founders, and university leaders who are actively building a more inclusive and opportunity-rich startup landscape…
Read MoreCelebrate Irvine & Mid-year Economic Calibration brings together a dynamic keynote and expert panel delivering forward-looking insights and real-world strategies to help you navigate change, seize opportunity, and drive growth in today’s evolving economy…
Read MoreThe finalists for the 2026 Stella Zhang New Venture Competition have officially been selected!
Join them on May 21 at 5 PM to watch UCI’s top student founders pitch live at the Grand Finale…
Read MoreCheck out these new software engineer - full stack, senior information security engineer and senior product designer job opportunities:…
Read MoreTake your startup to the global stage
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 MoreA Thought Leader Guest Post from Kyle Cabodi of Peristyle Communications:
And why that gap gets harder to fix as you grow…
Read MoreeControls, Inc. manufactures HVAC controls that improve comfort and energy savings in the home at about half the cost of other solutions…
Read MoreWhat Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs…
Read MoreTry something NEW this year and apply to get your startup, accounting firm, design agency, software development team, law firm, or venture capital fund listed in the OC Startup Ecosystem Directory!…
Read MoreIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Founders, investors, and industry leaders are coming together to promote and celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and community for the first-ever Irvine Tech Day on the second weekend of May…
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…
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