Do you have a business idea that represents the best of American innovation? Think you have what it takes to pitch your idea and secure funding?
Gather your team and apply now!…
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An article we liked from Thought Leader Garrison Gowens of Cake Equity:
10 Ways startups can prepare for a successful fundraise in 2026
As early-stage startups head into 2026, fundraising standards continue to tighten. Investors expect founders to bring organization, accuracy, and transparency to every aspect of their equity and financial structure…
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Grant Funding Available for Business Support Organizations
Up to $10,000 to Deliver Programs That Support Irvine Businesses
The Greater Irvine Chamber, funded by the City of Irvine, is awarding grants to chambers of commerce, business associations, and eligible nonprofit business-support organizations that provide services benefiting Irvine businesses…
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Welcome to CompleteSMS, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!
CompleteSMS - Application to person text messaging (SMS)…
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Call for Concept Paper Judges – Stella Zhang New Venture Competition
Volunteer as a Concept Paper Judge and support Orange County’s next-generation tech startups…
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Women Investing in Women: How Shalini Vadhera Blends Beauty, Biotechnology, and Space Innovation
What does it mean to truly disrupt an industry—and can one entrepreneur’s vision connect beauty, empowerment, and even space exploration?…
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Join GACC West and learn how AI can become a sustainable competitive advantage in the physical world.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming manufacturing: Not just through analytics and automation, but by embedding intelligence directly into machines, robotics, and production systems…
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Connecting Visionary Investors with Next-Gen Opportunities in AI, Entertainment, CPG, Longevity, Medtech, Real Estate, Sports
This 1-Day Investor conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, investors, and global investing opportunities…
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Thank you to Barcelo, Harrison & Walker, LLP, a renewing Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council.
Barcelo, Harrison & Walker, LLP - Intellectual Property Attorneys - Experienced Counsel for Navigating the IP Minefield…
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Women Entrepreneurs @Chapman & Women Leaders of Octane Present: Business BOOST
Entrepreneurship is a state of mind. And that mindset is best supported by a clear vision, a defined purpose, and a well-calculated business model that delivers results…
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Thank you to Digital Arches LLC, a renewing MedTech Member of the OC Startup Council!
Digital Arches LLC creates innovative products that help dentists treat patients who need full mouth dental implant fixed rehabilitation with their Flagship Product, OPTISPLINT, cost effectively improves the efficiency of this complex procedure…
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Want to find a lawyer for expert legal advice on your startup’s financing, incorporation, intellectual property, or litigation?
Lawyers qualified to specialize in startup ventures can be difficult to find…
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Thank you to American Lending Center, a renewing Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!
American Lending Center is committed to empowering startups and small businesses with the fast, flexible financing they need to grow…
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An evening of connection, strategy, and perspective where founders, investors, and physicians come together to share ideas and shape the future of MedTech.
Join a private MIX members reception hosted by MIX | Medical Innovation Exchange, featuring a curated group of 60–80 MedTech innovators, investors, and clinical leaders…
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What’s your winning idea?
America’s greatest innovations often begin as bold ideas — dreamed up in classrooms, garages, labs, and communities across the country…
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Thank you to Bold Array LLC, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council.
Bold Array LLC is a team of experienced and passionate designers, developers, information architects, marketers, interface designers and engineers that craft web & mobile applications from the ground up to build for future updates and compatibility…
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Want your chance to swim with the Sharks?
Come pitch to the Shark Tank Casting Team in person at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship on April 10th!…
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