There’s a lot happening for Startups in the Greater Sacramento region! 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!
Featured
The Courage to Create: Building a Company and Life By Design
Tue, Feb 6, 5 – 6:30 PM, In-person in Davis
Venturing into the unknown requires more than just an idea — it calls for the courage to create. AI and data leader, strategist, and instructor Sadie St. Lawrence will challenge you to seize the reins of your destiny by founding a company and architecting a life that aligns with your deepest aspirations. Read more.
GovTech Startup Forum
Thu, Feb 8, 12 – 2 PM, In-person in Folsom
Join the Growth Factory and Granite City Coworking for a lunch time forum & startup showcase focused on fostering meaningful connections between innovative regional startups and local and state government officials. Read more.
AgStart Learn from a Local: Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce
Thu, Feb 8, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
Join us to hear Nathan Pumplin share his firm’s journey to introduce new foods, including the purple tomato, engineered for human health. Read more.
Startup Challenge Spring 2024
Fri-Sun, Mar 1-3, In-person
Find out what it’s like to take a startup from zero to customer in just 48 hours at the Startup Challenge! Read more.
This Week
Cleantech Open Accelerator Kickoff
Tue, Feb 6, 10 – 11 AM, Online
For prospective entrepreneurs, prospective mentors and anyone wanting to learn What’s New in 2024! How to apply, what we’re looking for, how CTO can help! Register Now
Startup Folsom AI Meetup
Tue, Feb 6, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Folsom
Come join out our monthly AI gathering at Granite City Coworking, where we’ll enjoy some pizza while engaging in discussions on AI. Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento with NutraCompass
Wed, Feb 7, 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. Read more.
Big Bang! Workshop: Your Customer, Your Market
Wed, Feb 7, 5 – 6:30 PM, Online
Join Ben Finkelor, executive director of the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, to learn how to identify your market segment and customers and evaluate whether (and how much) they value your product, service or business solution. You don’t have to be in the Big Bang! competition to attend the workshop. Read more.
aiMPACT DAVIS Conference
Sat, Feb 10, 9 AM – 5 PM, In-person in Davis
aiMPACT DAVIS provides a comprehensive exploration of deep learning, Generative AI, and LLMs, delving into their business impact, transformative potential, risks, and the necessary regulatory measures for responsible AI, open to anyone interested in these technologies. Free to students and those affiliated with UC Davis, else $200. Some scholarships available. Read more.
Plan Ahead
CHOOSE FOLSOM: NCID Pitch Nights
Thu, Feb 15, 5 – 6:30 PM, In-person in Folsom
Join the Northern California Innovation District to hear from local startups that have opportunities to invest early and mid stage. Read more.
Startup Happy Hour
Tue, Feb 27, 5 – 7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for a fun evening at Last Stop Saloon in Old Sacramento! Network, relax, & connect with fellow startup enthusiasts! Read more.
Carlsen Center Lean Startup Bootcamp
Fri-Sat, Mar 16-17, In-person in Sacramento
In this two-day bootcamp, we will cover the foundational tools and mindsets you will need to get your idea off the ground in the leanest fashion. Some of the tools and mindsets we will cover are the Lean Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Design Thinking and Testing Business Ideas. Read more.
Applications Open
Circular Economy Innovation Competition
Application Deadline is Feb 16
The Circular Economy Innovation Competition is an opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations, technologies, and businesses while receiving mentorship, and the opportunity to compete for prize money. Read more.
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 February 28. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by Feb 9 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.
