What’s happening this week in Sacramento’s Startup community? We’ve rounded up the best bets below. For a full listing of everthing that’s going on this week and next, check out this week’s Startup Digest! While you’re there, you can sign up to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning!
Pitch Elk Grove Deadline is Today!
Attention Founders! Today is the deadline to apply to compete in Pitch Elk Grove. Your company doesn’t need to be located in Elk Grove to participate–startups in 7 counties are eligible.
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Contest Details
Applications are due by 5 PM PDT, today, April 17
Pitch Elk Grove provides innovative, early stage, investable startups the opportunity to showcase their companies at a live pitch event on May 18 in Elk Grove. Prize money of $17,500 will be awarded: Best Startup $10k, Runner Up $5k, and Best Elk Grove-based Startup $2.5k. Learn More.
This Week’s Best Bets
Circular Economy Innovation Pitch Competition
Wed, April 19, 12 – 3 PM, In-person in Roseville
An innovation and venture competition led by the Carlsen Center for early-stage startups in the circular economy and sustainability space. A total of $20,000 in cash awards will be given out. Read more.
Entrepreneurs Unleashed: Bootstrapping Bootcamp
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30 – 7 PM, In-person in Rocklin
Limited resources can make or break a startup, impacting personal finances too. Growth Factory will gather local founders to discuss creative solutions to these challenges. Happy Hour food & drinks included. Read more.
Sierra College Get Inspired – Green Tech & Sustainability
Wed, Apr 19, 12:30 – 2 PM, In-person in Rockln
This Sierra College speaker series brings entrepreneurs, experts, and business leaders from the Greater Sacramento region together. This month’s panel will explore green tech and sustainability. Read more.
USPTO One-Day Trademark Bootcamp
Fri, Apr 21, 9 AM – 5 PM, In-person in Roseville
Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or inventor who wants to learn how to protect your brand? Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office at the Roseville Venture Lab for this trademarks bootcamp sponsored by the Sierra Small Business Development Center. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Startup Pitch Workshop – New Monthly Event
Wed, Apr 26, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Online
Up to 5 startups will present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Apply to present here. Or just come watch and learn! Organized by StartupSac, Startup Folsom and NCID. Read more.
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy 2023 Showcase
Thu, Apr 27, 5 – 8 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join the SEA 2023 Fellows to hear their pitches, review their presentations, and learn from leading local entrepreneurs. Read more.
Capital Region Small Business Week
Mon-Fri, May 1-5, In-person in the Sacramento Region
Capital Region Small Business Week brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities from across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Read more.
Application Deadlines
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by April 21
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Course sessions are held online May 8, 10, & 15 from 5-8pm PDT. Read more.
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 competition
Application deadline is May 15
Startup Battlefield 200 will showcase the top 200 startups from around the globe, across multiple industries at TechCrunch Disrupt in SF September 19-21. Companies will go through training, have access to masterclasses, private receptions, communities and investor meet and greets. Read more.
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.
Startup Photo of the Week
JDM kicks off 1 Million Cups at AgStart.
