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

October 15-18
BioscienceLA Week (formerly LA Biotech Week)
Hosted by: BioscienceLA
Location: Los Angeles, Various locations
BioscienceLA Week (formerly LABioTechWeek) is a catalyst for growth, driving workforce development and economic impact across all of Los Angeles County’s diverse communities and celebrating our collective progress in advancing our bioscience ecosystem. The week’s events are designed to ignite conversations, spark innovation, and build connections that will fuel the next wave of breakthroughs and establish the greater Los Angeles area as an enviable, global, bioscience mega-hub.

October 14-20
LA Tech Week
Hosted by: Various organizations
Location: Los Angeles
A variety of events across the ecosystem hosted by various organizations that represent the breadth and depth of the innovation and tech talent of the greater LA area.

October 16
Tech Talks: The Diversity of the Local Tech Industries
Hosted by: The City of Burbank
Location: Hollywood Production Center, Burbank
Experience the thriving Burbank Tech Ecosystem with networking, thought leadership, and demo booths. This is your chance to meet with VCs, startups, and key leaders in LA’s tech scene. Featured speakers include Eric Eide (Alliance), Casey O’Neill (Biocom), and Vahag Karayan (BrandLens).
Use discount code: ALLIANCE

October 17
Fund Tech Products Creatively
Hosted by: The Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
Location: Los Angeles
Join us for an “On the Record / Off the Record” conversation with entrepreneurial funding and financing leaders to discuss resourceful ways to fund and build tech products. At a time when venture funding has been more challenging for early stage startups, it’s important to know about and consider other pathways.
We will share insights and information on traditional, hybrid and alternative funding and financing options, as well as stories of creativity and resourcefulness. Featured speakers include Eric Eide (Alliance).

October 17
I2A (Innovate to Accelerate) Expo Day
Hosted by: The BR-DGE
Location: El Segundo
In partnership with SpaceWERX and aligned with LA Tech Week 2024, I2A Expo Day is the culmination of THE BR-DGE’s latest 12-week cohort where 29 companies on 32 awards, totaling $60.6M in government contracts will showcase future-focused critical space technology solutions to industry partners, venture capital and government. This is your opportunity to see firsthand the Space Force’s mission priorities and innovation initiatives that are critical to maintaining our nation’s security and reinforcing America’s standing as a global leader in space.

October 18
CSU Demo Day
Hosted by: Cal State University
Location: Long Beach
Come join us at the CSU Demo Day pitch competitions and startup showcase to see the best entrepreneurs of the CSU campus and meet investors.

October 19
The Future Energy Grid: From Solar to Nuclear to Novel Chemistry
Hosted by: Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum
Location: Pasadena
Join us for an exploration of the rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape. Nuclear, solar, and other renewable energy technologies are creating immense opportunities for startups and investors alike. Startup founders, investors and academics will discuss how innovative businesses can capitalize on the emerging trends to drive growth and sustainability. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders at the forefront of clean energy innovation. Join us for Keynote presentations, a lively panel discussion and plenty of networking.

October 19-20
Investment Week Conference – LA
Hosted by: StartupStarter
Location: Santa Monica
Hear from the leaders driving innovation across key sectors: AI, national security, deep tech, consumer products, crypto, the creator economy and much more. Speakers like Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson, NBA Champion Metta World Peace, Zillow Co-Founder Spencer Rascoff, Up Partners Co-Founder Ben Marcus, the Mayor of Santa Monica, and Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Edward Tsai are joined by experts from over 20 top venture funds, plus professional athletes, musicians, and politicians, all bringing unique perspectives on what’s next.

October 25
TiECon West Business Growth Summit
Hosted by: TiECon West
Location: Newport Beach
Join us for an exciting full day of networking with business leaders, CXOs, entrepreneurs, and investors. Experience the strength of our community in scaling your business through interactive workshops, panel discussions, and world class keynote speakers.

November 6
29th Annual Eddy Awards
Hosted by: LAEDC
Location: Los Angeles
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Eddy Awards! This cocktail reception, dinner, and awards gala supports the LAEDC’s mission to reinvent our regional economy and advance growth and prosperity for all. Join over 600 of the region’s top business, government, civic, education, non-profit, philanthropic and community leaders at this annual celebration of economic development in the Los Angeles region.

November 7
Innovating by Design: Strategies for Success
Hosted by: Alliance for SoCal Innovation, ArtCenter
Location: Pasadena
This unique event brings together key players in the innovation ecosystem—including founders, investors, corporate leaders, and design experts—for an afternoon focused on how design can fuel your startup’s growth. Whether you’re at the Seed or Series A stage, you’ll gain actionable insights to scale your business using design principles that have helped leading companies succeed. Networking reception follow tour and panel discussion.

November 12-13
CoMotion LA ’24
Hosted by: CoMotion
Location: Los Angeles
Get the latest insights on advanced aerial mobility at the 8th edition of CoMotion LA on Nov. 13-14, and the OMF Summit on Nov. 12 – exploring multimodal, decarbonized mobility and the latest advancements in mobility-focused data and digital tools like the Mobility Data Specification and Curb Data Specification.
Get your pass to the most important new mobility gathering of the year. Register now and save 30% off.

November 14-15
2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit
Hosted by: SBA “America’s Seed Fund”
Location: Virtual
The SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit is curated to connect organizations across sectors to learn from one another as we work together to build a thriving national innovation ecosystem that promotes equitable access to capital and resources for innovators nationwide. Two days of virtual collaboration with fellow organizations from across the country; Curated content and programming – keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions; Opportunities to learn about best practices and initiatives from other organizations; Strategies to help your entrepreneurs access government funding and other sources of capital ; and,Creative and actionable ways to build a network that is inclusive of underrepresented communities. 

November 16
Conquer Cancer – The Hope and the Promise of the New Technology
Hosted by: Caltech Entrepreneur’s Forum
Location: Pasadena
New technology in numerous fields is advancing the treatment of cancer. From Artificial Intelligence to ultrasound and magnetic field activation of biomolecules, light-wave actuated therapeutics inside malignant cells, bio-molecular thermal switches, to monoclonal antibodies RNA-based analogs that can interfere with cancer growth all hold the promise of treating cancer. This event will explore pathways for bringing these technologies to market and the big opportunities a waiting for entrepreneurs who can seize the moment.

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: Multiple
I-CREATE
I-CREATE is the diagnostics and medical devices accelerator hub in the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Accelerator Network (BAN). The BAN accelerates the development and commercialization of next-generation health security solutions. I-CREATE supports the development of innovative diagnostics technologies and medical devices and is operated by University Lab Partners, in partnership with CIMIT and Science Exchange.
I-CREATE Accelerator + Funding Solicitation (accepting applications for Spring 2025 cohort)
I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge (accepting applications until November 1, 2024)
I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge Info Webinar (learn about the I-CREATE accelerator program and how to optimize your pitch October 10, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST)

Application Deadline: Open Ended
SA&M Preccelerator Program
We work hand in hand with early stage ventures throughout their term to know their market and users, foster their leadership skills, build and test their products, avoid legal pitfalls, ensure the defensibility of their products, acquire users and partnerships and prepare them for the fundraising process. We have an open application process for new companies interested in the Preccelerator Program.

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Investors: Join our relationship network

The Alliance has established a nationwide network of over 200 institutional investors who receive curated personal introductions to high quality startups ready for Seed and Series A funding who match their investment thesis and previous investments. Join our relationship network to get connected to high potential startup founders.

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Upcoming Alliance Events

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