Alliance Blog
The sixth annual SoCal Ecosystem Leadership Forum on November 15th in Long Beach was uniquely effective this year due to its focus on innovation-based economic development and our ability to…
On November 7th, the Alliance in partnership with the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena hosted “Innovating by Design: Strategies for Success,” an exclusive event for Southern California’s most promising…
California is often associated with cutting edge design and innovation – think of Apple products, Tesla EVs, and even Disney’s animation and theme parks. The Alliance, along with our partner,…
SoCal Deep Tech Week took place from September 15-20, bringing together innovators and experts across various deep tech industries. The week featured over 15 events, including panels, networking opportunities, and…
The annual Socal Venture Pipeline (SVP) Alumni mixer, hosted by the Alliance for SoCal Innovation, was a night of celebration, connection, and inspiration for the Southern California startup community. Held…
We were asked by UIDP to contribute a chapter for their upcoming book on University-Industry Collaboration with a focus on how Industry impacts the lab to market journey through new…
This past weekend, my family gathered in Boston to watch my oldest son graduate from Babson College (which just so happens to be the college ranked #1 for entrepreneurship by…
On the morning of March 21st the Alliance and Mitsubishi Electric (MELIC) joined forces once again for the Second Annual Drone Ecosystem Symposium held at the Cove at UCI Beall…
Our corporate partners play a foundational role in supporting and elevating the SoCal innovation ecosystem. As a strategic super connector, we particularly enjoy bringing our corporate innovation leaders together to…
A recent report from Pitchbook showed a 14.5% year over year decline in capital raised for climate tech in 2023, yet it predicts a stellar 2024 in part due to…