Have you dreamed about taking your startup to the Global Stage? Here’s your chance! Established is seeking startups from anywhere in the world across any vertical to apply to the 2020 Startup of the Year competition where one company will receive up to $20K in potential investment. Startup of the Year helps diverse emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level, providing access to investors, funding opportunities, as well as a global stage to stand on. Please mention StartupSac when you apply. Applications are due by September 15. Learn More/Apply
Free UC Accelerator Opportunity: If you have at least one University of California current student, alum or faculty member on your startup team, you can apply for the UC LAUNCH accelerator Fall 2020 Virtual Cohort. Applications are due TODAY by 11:59 PM so don’t delay! The 3-month free program guides startups from prototype to pitch. They don’t take equity or charge for pairing teams with top-notch mentors, guiding them through the Lean Launchpad curriculum, and connecting them with the resources they need to succeed. Learn More/Apply.
If you’re interested in more accelerator, incubator and bootcamp opportunities, be sure to check out this week’s Startup Digest.
UX for business owners and entrepreneurs: Roseville UX is a local design community that provides education in user experience design, and connects designers to local projects and jobs. They plan to host a user experience design workshop for business owners and entrepreneurs interested in creating or improving their digital presence, especially in light of COVID-19. They haven’t set a date yet but if you’re interested, please take their survey so they can better address your business’ needs in the workshop.
How did I find out about this UX event? In the StartupSac Community Group on Facebook! If you’re looking for info on our Startup community and/or missing connecting with other founders, request to join. The StartupSac Community Facebook Group is a place where startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup ecosystem can connect and exchange ideas.
This Week’s Best Bets
Closing the Tech Funding Gap: Creating Opportunity for Founders & Funders, Tue Sep 1 at 5:00 PM Join the Carlsen Center to discuss the tech funding gap and learn how investing in under-represented tech startup founders can unlock millions of jobs and economic growth. The featured speaker is Mariah Lichtenstern, founding partner of DiverseCity Ventures and fellow at the Aspen Tech Policy Hub.
TechEdge Series: Tech and the Future of Sacramento’s Economy, Tue Sep 1 at 10 AM This final session of TechEdge features panelists from Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Valley Vision and the City of Sacramento. Use promo code “StartupSac” and save $10 off admission!
Plan Ahead
Save the Dates: Three Events in October to Showcase CyberSecurity & IoT, Future Mobility, and Health IT in the Sacramento Region During these three free half-day afternoon events in October (15th, 22nd, 29th), the showcase will feature and spotlight startups and innovators through talks and panels with thought-leaders and presentations from innovative companies in each featured industry vertical.
There’s a lot more going on in the Sacramento Startup Community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, visit the StartupSac Website.
