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Startup-Tech Connect
Mon, Nov 9, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Hop Gardens in Sacramento
Connect with startup founders, entrepreneurs and tech professionals from across the Sacramento region. This informal networking event brings together people building new businesses and technologies to exchange ideas, meet potential co-founders and collaborators, and strengthen relationships within the local startup community. Read more.
Legal Grounds: Practical Legal Conversations for Founders
Tue, Nov 10, 8 – 9:30 AM, Moneta Ventures in Folsom
Get practical answers to the legal questions that come up while starting and growing a company. This monthly gathering from StartupSac and Witan Law begins with a brief discussion of a timely legal topic, followed by an informal, founder-driven conversation with an experienced startup attorney. Bring your questions and learn from other entrepreneurs. Read more.
Startup Challenge
Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, Carlsen Center at Sacramento State
Turn an idea into a business in one action-packed weekend of learning by doing. Work with a team to develop, test and pitch a new business idea with guidance and support from Sacramento’s startup community. No idea or prior business experience required. Read more.
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026
Mon–Fri, Nov 16–20, Events throughout the Sacramento region
Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week, with a series of events organized by the Carlsen Center and regional partners. This year’s theme, “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here,” highlights opportunities for people from all backgrounds to explore entrepreneurship, connect with resources and build new ventures. The week features summits, workshops, discussions and networking opportunities for aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Explore the schedule.
This Week
CLTRE Coffee & Conversation
Wed, Nov 4, 9 – 11 AM, Aggie Square in Sacramento
Entrepreneurs, creatives, investors, and community builders can expand their networks, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities for collaboration across Sacramento. The informal gathering also features Old Soul Coffee and a live pop-up podcast in a welcoming, conversation-focused setting. Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento with TurboNIW
Wed, Nov 4, 9 – 10 AM, Online
Hear from TurboNIW, a startup developing an AI-powered platform to help individuals navigate employment-based U.S. immigration applications, including self-petitioned green cards, without relying on a law firm. The founder will give a six-minute presentation followed by questions, feedback and advice from the community. Read more.
Learn from a Leader: Matt Ferry, Frido Silva and Meghan Poon
Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, AgStart in Woodland
Learn how to structure commercial partnerships that won’t limit your financing, future partnerships or exit options. Three Morrison Foerster partners cover evaluating agreements, IP, manufacturing, distribution, exclusivity and negotiating with stronger corporate partners, followed by 1:1 office hours for Food+Ag founders. Read more.
AI for Business Workshop: Building an AI Product That Benefits Your Business
Wed, Nov 4, 6 – 8 PM, Roseville Venture Lab in Roseville
Learn how to judge whether an AI idea is worth pursuing, what to design before writing code, and why many AI projects fail after the demo. Glissando AI founder Amin Rabinia shares systems he has built for businesses and founders, and what to prepare before hiring a developer. Part of the free monthly AI for Business series supported by the City of Roseville. Read more.
MedStart CEO Roundtable: Featuring Dr. Brandon Zipp
Thu, Nov 5, 6 – 8 PM, The MarkeTech Group in Davis
A small, in-person roundtable for medical and life science startup leaders to discuss market realities, founder challenges, and practical next steps with peers. Founders can use it to pressure-test ideas, compare notes on clinical and regulatory hurdles, and build relevant local connections. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Develop New Revenue Streams
Mon, Nov 9, 6 – 7 PM, Roseville Venture Lab in Roseville
Explore new ways to grow your business and determine which revenue opportunities are the best fit. This Sierra SBDC workshop provides a framework for evaluating options including new customer segments, wholesale, e-commerce, recurring revenue, partnerships and government contracting. Read more.
Startup Funding & Legal Basics
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Bloom Workspaces in Sacramento
Learn how to build a financially sustainable business and establish the right legal foundation for your startup. This free Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy workshop, led by Kit Ryan of Pillsbury and Brian Hoblit of CTW, covers revenue models, pricing, break-even calculations, business entity types, licensing and local compliance requirements. Participants will gain practical guidance on the financial and legal steps needed to launch their businesses. Read more.
Biotech Mixer
Tue, Nov 10, 6–8 PM, Connect Labs by Wexford in Sacramento
Biotech founders and professionals can connect with scientists, engineers, investors, students, and other members of Sacramento’s growing life-sciences community. Attendees can exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and learn about new research and ventures in the region. Read more.
Cleantech Meetup: What’s Next for Sacramento’s Mobility and EV Innovation?
Wed, Nov 11, 5–8 PM, California Automobile Museum in Sacramento
A meetup focused on electric vehicles, fleet electrification, and e-mobility startups, with regional mobility founders and California EV ecosystem leaders discussing charging solutions and incentives. Founders in clean mobility can use it to learn market needs and meet people working in Sacramento’s mobility community. Read more.
SacTech Morning Social at The Urban Hive
Fri, Nov 13, 9 – 10 AM, The Urban Hive in Sacramento
Connect with Sacramento-area programmers, designers and creative professionals at this casual morning networking event hosted by The Urban Hive and SacTech Social. Exchange ideas, discuss projects and technologies, and meet potential collaborators from the local tech community. Attendees are also welcome to work from The Urban Hive for the rest of the day. Read more.
Applications
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy 2027
Applications Open
Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders can gain hands-on business education, mentorship and connections to Sacramento’s entrepreneurial community through the Academy’s 2027 cohort. The program runs January–May, with Saturday morning sessions covering customer research, marketing, finance, business planning and pitching. Learn more.
Build Up Sacramento 2027 Applications Open
Rolling Admission Open Now through Nov 30
Established Sacramento businesses with at least one year of operating history are invited to apply for this no-cost accelerator designed to help companies scale sustainably. Over four months, participants receive expert advising, peer learning, office hours, and practical strategies for strengthening operations, expanding customers, and preparing for long-term growth. Only 20 businesses will be selected, with qualified applicants accepted on a rolling basis. Read more.
Traction Lab: Investment Readiness Engine
Applications Open
Apply for this 9-month go-to-market acceleration program supporting Sacramento-area founders with B2B sales development, enterprise pilot strategy, investor readiness, and traction-building support. Led by Traction Lab in partnership with Right Box and the Carlsen Center, the program includes a $20K non-dilutive experimentation pool shared across the cohort, and culminates in a $100K SPV Investment Showcase. Read more.
GFN Office Hours – Apply for 1:1 Mentorship
Applications Open | Roseville
Apply for a free one-on-one session with a GFN Entrepreneur-in-Residence and get personalized feedback on your startup idea or business challenges. Sessions are held on Tuesdays. Read more
Sacramento Startup Events App
Startup Digest volunteer curator Manoj Keechilot of Gilentic Technologies has created a free Android app to help entrepreneurs discover Sacramento startup events, accelerator opportunities, and application deadlines. Browse upcoming events, filter by date, add events to your calendar, and access registration links—all in one place. Download Sacramento Startup Events free on Google Play.
Connect
Looking to connect with others? Join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group! Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Resources
Check out the StartupSac Website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Also check out the NorCal Entrepreneur Hub. From capital to connections and training to talent, find the resources you need to build your business in NorCal.
