The Innovative Push within Riverside County

RAISING THE STANDARDS FOR INNOVATION

Riverside County is Ready for You

Riverside County's Gross Regional Product (GRP) reached $126.3 billion in 2023, an increase of 32.5% from 2019 (US BEA), and Mean Family income grew by 32% from 2019 to 2024 according to the US Census Bureau. Riverside County has a median household income of $93,172 which places Riverside County in the top 10% of all US Counties (US Census Bureau).

Riverside County is the Fastest Growing Large County in California

32%

Mean Family Income Growth
(2019-2024)

Source: US Census Bureau
(2019 and 2024 ACS 1-Year)

68.9%

Homeownership Percentage

Source: Data USA

$126.3 B

GRP in 2023 

Source: US BEA

Top 10%

of all US Counties for Median Household Income

Source: US Census Bureau
(2024 ACS 1-Year)

+109.78%

GRP Increase Since 2010

Source: US BEA

+29.3%

Labor Force Growth Since 2010

Source: CA EDD

Success Stories


Voltu

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Pharm Robotics - a UCR EPIC Company

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GattaCo - a UCR EPIC Company

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Edge Sound Research - a UCR EPIC Company

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Ohmio

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Karma Innovation & Customization Center (KICC)

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Sensorygen - a UCR EPIC Company

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Basilard BioTech - a UCR EPIC Company

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Seedorina

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SiLi-ion-a UCR Epic Company

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Relay® On-Demand - a UCR EPIC Company

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Glid

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StarNav - a UCR EPIC Company

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FarmSense - a UCR EPIC Company

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Riverside County is Designed to Succeed


Our region offers immense opportunity for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level. Local universities and innovation centers have a long tradition of research and excellence which is propelling the regional business ecosystem and driving job growth.

Innovation Starts Here

From concept to commercialization, our innovation ecosystem offers startup space, technical support, and business resources designed to help founders grow with confidence. You bring the vision. We help create the pathway.

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Innovations Centers Are Ready

ExCITE powered by
UCR EPIC
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(951) 827-7947

SoCal OASIS Park I Innovation Center
Opening Early 2027

UCR Life Science Incubator
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(951) 827-9427

TVE2 - Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange
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(951) 506-5180

Inland Empire Tech Bridge
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Pass Area Biz Hub
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(951) 769-8527

Murrieta Innovation Center
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(951) 677.7916 x3

Palm Desert ERC
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(760) 574-6425

Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) powered by UCR EPIC
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(951) 323-6683

SBIR/STTR Resource Center
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(951) 827-2210

Riverside County's Innovation Month

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Join Us for Innovation Month!!

An entire month is dedicated to innovation in Riverside County and will showcase many innovative and entrepreneurial activities and events. Great advances in entrepreneurship are happening throughout Riverside County. Please join us to highlight these successes and learn all that the County has to offer to support business growth!

Innovation Month is brought to you by the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, the University of California, Riverside, the Riverside Community College District, many cities, educational institutions, private businesses, and related organizations to bring awareness to the many areas of innovation and entrepreneurship in the County.

  • Meet people who are innovative like you.

  • Learn about how Riverside County can help your business grow in the industry you are targeting.

  • Find funding sources and other resources to leverage your next chapter.

"April’s Innovation Month highlights Riverside County’s innovators, celebrating creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and exciting regional pitch competitions!"

— Kim Wright, Economic Development Manager, Riverside County Office of Economic Development

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