SoCal Community Events
Connect with the innovation community in Southern California by checking out these regional events.
Upcoming Community Events
The events listed are not hosted or organized by the Alliance unless specified
| December 9 Hub101’s IdeaToDo Accelerator Demo Day Hosted by: Cal Lutheran / Hub 101 Location: Westlake Village Join us as nine founders present the ventures they’ve been developing across precision health, career-tech, education, media, sports travel, and consumer products. This is an opportunity to see early innovations, identify emerging talent, and engage directly with founders shaping the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. December 9-11 Q2B Conference Silicon Valley Hosted by: QCWare Location: Santa Clara Q2B is excited to be back for the eighth year in a row, to connect the international quantum community computing ecosystems! We will be featuring top academics, industry end users, government representatives and quantum computing vendors from all over the world. December 10 LA Tech Holiday Party Hosted by: LA Tech Events Location: Venice, LA Celebrate 2025 with the tech, startup, and VC community. Here’s what’s lined up for the evening: Holiday Treats: delicious holiday-themed goodies 🌮 🍫; The Elevator Lab: Elevator pitch experience 👀; Musical Vibes: the perfect festive tone 🎶; Drinks: Raise a toast with cocktails and beverages flowing all night long 🍸; More Surprises: Stay tuned for exciting surprises that will make this gathering unforgettable! |
| SoCal Venture Pipeline Program Deadline: Ongoing SoCal Venture Pipeline Program powered by Banc of California Startups receive targeted introductions to investors through our unique no-cost program (no fees, no equity, totally free). SoCal entrepreneurs raising institutional funding are carefully selected and directly introduced to capital providers from our deep nationwide relationship network. To see info about each company and the newest accepted startups in the SVP program, visit our website. |
| Community Deadlines Submission Deadline: November 30 BrightEdge Entrepreneurs Program The American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Entrepreneurs Program empowers founders to transform groundbreaking health innovations into real-world solutions. Founders receive the tools, guidance, and connections needed to further advance their novel technologies and new solutions. By supporting innovators from concept to commercialization, BrightEdge Entrepreneurs helps bring bold ideas to market and drive meaningful advancements in cancer patient care and health outcomes. Submission Deadline: December 1 MedTech Innovator Program Since 2013, MedTech Innovator and its sister programs: MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific and BioTools Innovator, have supported the growth of best-in-class startups through a proven model of visibility, partnership, and mentorship. With over 717 alumni companies that have secured $10.3 billion in follow-on equity funding and with more than 93% are still in business or have been successfully acquired our-track record speaks for itself. Submission Deadline: December 12 ACE Pitch Competition from The Brink SBDC This opportunity is for founders who are ready to take the next step — those who have laid the groundwork and are prepared to leverage funding and resources to accelerate their progress. Through this competition, eligible applicants will be considered for part of $250,000 in Acceleration Grants funded by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). These grants are designed to help early-stage businesses access capital, mentorship, and technical assistance through the Accelerate California network. |
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