First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase Series
A series of vertical-specific showcases that feature the best early-stage startups commercializing deep tech, bioscience, and medtech breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California.
Get a first look at emerging innovators and breakthroughs
This is the premiere program that celebrates research-based spin-outs and connects them with industry leaders, top-tier investors, and successful serial entrepreneurs with the expertise to help them leap from the lab to market.
First Look SoCal Showcase Series 2026
The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase Series will feature Bioscience at UCLA’s LABEST Conference on May 21, Deep Tech at our Symposium on September 24 and Medtech at our Symposium on October 28. We are currently accepting applications for Deep Tech and MedTech.
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Upcoming events
Check out our events calendar to see upcoming opportunities to connect with the innovation community in Southern California.
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