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Welcome to the OC Startup Council's friendly local Orange County list of public events for entrepreneurs, marketers, technologists, growth company founders, and small business owners! Submit your events, too!
We offer a free curated list of Orange County's best small business, Internet marketing, technology, life sciences, and startup events to help you start and grow your business. Join us to learn about the latest technology opportunities, Internet marketing strategies, apps, technology, and tools, make valuable new business connections, and have some fun, too.
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Upcoming events
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Founder Beach Walk 5/8/26
Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, USThey're back — and this time it's monthly!
RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/zf0SPgHlXqXRMx3w6Zdr?
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.
Join them Friday, May 8 from 9:30AM to 12:00PM at the teal sphere fountain by the Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA.
No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
5 attendees
Irvine Tech Day: Pitch Irvine Semi-Finals 5/8/26
Sunstone Management, 18881 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA, USCome see what the next generation of founders is building in Irvine and Orange County.
Irvine Tech Day brings together bold startups, student innovators, and fresh ideas — all in one place.
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/xyawltnz
Join them Friday, May 8 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Sunstone Management, 18881 Von Karman Ave #500, Irvine, CA 92612.
Whether you’re building, exploring, or just curious about the startup scene, this is where you plug in, meet your people, and get inspired.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
6 attendees
Irvine Tech Day: Pitch Irvine Grand Finale @ Irvine City Hall 5/8/26
City of Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA, USWatch top startups take the stage and compete for prizes!
Want to see what the next generation of founders is building — before everyone else does?
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/m13y6uor
Join them for the Grand Finale of Pitch Irvine, where the top startups from Irvine and across Orange County take the stage after a full day of competition.
Join them Friday, May 8 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM at the City of Irvine, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606.
Pitch Irvine — Grand Finale (following Semi-Finals)You’ll watch the best teams across Applied AI, Healthcare Innovation, Energy & Mobility, and DTC & Commerce pitch live — in front of investors, founders, and operators — all competing for the top spot.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
7 attendees
2026 America's Seed Fund Week 5/12/26 - 5/14/26
·OnlineOnlineAmerica's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.
RSVP using the link - https://www.americasseedfund.us/america-s-seed-fund-week
What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Join them Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 9:30AM to 2:00PM online.
Small businesses use this critical funding to develop their technologies and get them to market.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news5 attendees
Past events
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