First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase

An annual celebration of the best early-stage teams commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California. 

Get a first look at emerging innovators and breakthroughs

This is the premiere gathering that celebrates research-based spinouts and connects them with top-tier investors and successful serial entrepreneurs with expertise to help them leap from the lab to market. 

First Look SoCal Showcase 2024

Join us on May 21, 2024 @ the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Check out the 24 selected startups and the two amazing keynote speakers. Register now to attend.

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Past Events

First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2023

June 14, 2023 @ Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles

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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2022

June 7, 2022 @ Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles

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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2021 [Virtual]

June 16-17, 2021; Virtual due to Covid-19 pandemic

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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2020 [Virtual]

September 15 – 16, 2020: Virtual due to Covid-19 pandemic

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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2019

June 19, 2019 @ Pasadena Conference Center

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First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2018

June 20, 2018 @ The Luskin Conference Center at UCLA in Los Angeles

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Participating Academic and Research Institutions

Upcoming events

Check out our events calendar to see upcoming opportunities to connect with the innovation community in Southern California.

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First Look SoCal 2023 at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA

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