As we bid farewell to 2023, there’s still a handful of opportunities to help kickstart your startup or small business. We’ve curated a short list below; for a full listing of everything 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!
New Events Calendar
Be sure to check out our revamped events calendar! It serves as the central hub for all startup and technology-related activities in the Greater Sacramento region, offering a diverse range of meetups tailored for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and developers, providing opportunities for networking, workshops, and engagement.
Featured
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
Application deadline extended, Cohort starts Jan 2024
SEA is a real-world business program designed to fast track participants on the road to entrepreneurship. Sessions are in-person on Saturday mornings in Sacramento. Program runs January to May. Let them know you learned about it from StartupSac! Apply here.
Startup Holiday Party!
Thu, Dec 14, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Citrus Heights
This UN-corporate holiday party is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners! Freelancers and self-employed professionals are all welcome! This party is free, thanks to the generosity of Meal Pro, just bring an unwrapped toy for the Sacramento Children’s Home. Don’t have time to buy a toy, you can just donate $10. Read more.
CleanStart Holiday Power Up
Thu, Dec 14, 6:30 – 9:30 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join us for an energizing evening at the Lucid Winery & Event Venue. Get ready to power up your holiday season with a fun-filled in-person event! At CleanStart Holiday Power Up, we’ll bring together like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and entrepreneurship. Read more.
This Week’s Events
Motivated Entrepreneurs – Small Business Showcase Pitch Competition
Tue, Dec 12, 5 – 8 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join the Women’s Business Center at the Dante Club for the final round of their Small Business Showcase pitch competition, part of the Women’s Business Center’s Motivated Entrepreneurs program! Five business owners will have 10 minutes each to pitch their business to a panel of expert judges. Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento with Purpuratus
Wed, Dec 13, 9 – 10 AM, Online
A weekly Zoom meetup where entrepreneurs present their early-stage businesses to an audience of their peers for advice and feedback. Presenter Purpuratus is finding a way to restore California kelp forests. Read more.
Qualifying for SBIR and STTIR Grants
Wed, Dec 13, 9 – 10:30 AM, Online
Learn how to access grant funding through the Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs which encourage small businesses to engage in research and development with the potential for commercialization. Read more.
Applications Open
CleanStart CEO Crash Course
Apply by Dec 24, Starts Jan 16, Hybrid – In-person & Virtual
Want to learn how to operate your business as a real CEO? The CEO Crash Course is designed for early-stage clean tech companies with existing business plans and provides intensive training with peer and expert feedback. Learn more.
Build Up Rocklin Small Business Accelerator
Apply by January 7
Build Up Rocklin is a Growth Factory program in partnership with the City of Rocklin to support innovation, growth, and sustainability within established Rocklin businesses. Learn more.
UC Law SF Startup Legal Garage
Apply Now for Free Legal Assistance!
Startup Legal Garage is currently accepting applications for its free legal assistance program aimed at supporting startups. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are full. To apply, visit Startup Legal Garage to learn more and apply here.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Applications Open, Happens Last Wed of the Month Online
Three startups present their investment pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac and Startup Folsom. Next open slots January 24. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by Jan 5 for next session, Online
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Online course sessions are held online for three days from 5-8 PM. This program is offered monthly. Learn 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. 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.
