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StartupSac is a non-profit that supports Sacramento's startup community by celebrating and accelerating innovation in the region. Most of the events posted on our meetup group are organized by other groups but are targeted at startup founders. For more information on what's happening in the Sacramento Startup Community, check out our website, Like us on Facebook. If you haven't yet signed up for the Sacramento Startup Digest (free), that's another great way to stay up to date on all things startup in our region.
Upcoming events
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Pitch, Prototype, and Prizes: Tomorrow’s Innovators Demo Night & Competition
UC Davis Aggie Square, 4480 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA, USPartner Event
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This event is hosted by Sactown Makers and Urban Technology Lab. While it’s not a StartupSac program, we’re proud to support and share this exciting opportunity with our community.Thu, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
UC Davis Aggie Square, 4480 2nd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817
Get ready for an evening of fresh ideas, bold solutions, and community energy. Tomorrow’s Innovators Demo Night is not your typical pitch event. It’s a high-energy showcase where Sacramento’s newest entrepreneurs present the products and ideas they’ve been building over the past 14 weeks. You’ll see prototypes, hear bold visions, and be part of shaping the future of Sacramento’s creative economy.Why You Should Attend:
- Cheer on local founders: Support innovators from Sacramento’s BIPOC and underserved communities as they pitch their solutions to real-world challenges.
- Help crown a winner: Audience members will vote for the Audience Favorite Award, so your voice matters.
- Win prizes: Every attendee can enter a free raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes — including a 3D printer!
- Meet the judges: Their panel of experts brings decades of experience in startups, investment, design, and innovation.
Meet the Judges:
- Janine Elliott – Cleantech founder and program designer who has supported over 600 startups.
- Dan Koellen – Veteran investor with Sacramento Angels and tech executive with deep startup experience.
- Lorraine Armijos – Executive coach guiding leaders and teams toward growth and excellence.
- Victoria Peña – Environmental specialist leading zero-emission and hydrogen initiatives.
- Dennis Delgado – Entrepreneur and designer merging art, technology, and emerging AI.
This event is the culmination of the Tomorrow’s Innovators Accelerator, a program that helps aspiring founders turn ideas into reality through hands-on product development, mentorship, and business strategy. Participants will showcase their prototypes, pitch to a panel of judges, and compete for awards — and you’ll be there to witness it all.
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•OnlineStartup Pitch Workshop
OnlineJoin us for our monthly virtual Startup Pitch Workshop, hosted by StartupSac in collaboration with Startup Folsom and Startup Grind Sacramento! This is the perfect opportunity for venture-ready startups to refine their pitch and receive actionable feedback from experienced pitch coaches.
Who Should Apply?
This workshop is designed for for-profit startups planning to raise venture capital or angel investment within the next 12 months.
➡️ Non-profits and very early-stage startups are encouraged to present at 1 Million Cups Sacramento instead.How It Works
- Observers: Register here to attend and watch the workshop.
- Presenters: Apply here in advance. Only two startups will be selected per session, so apply early! You must include your pitch deck in your application.
Selection Process
If chosen, you’ll be notified via email. Didn’t get in this time? No worries—re-apply for a future session. We’re here every month! Refine your pitch, get expert feedback, and take your startup to the next level!4 attendees
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