Innovation Month 2025

"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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Free Virtual Startup Pitch Training

3/31/2025 12:00 PM

4/24/2025 6:00 PM

Humanbulb is offering FREE Pitch training virtual workshops. Their goal is to help startups improve their pitch to compete in Startup World Cup and other pitch competitions to help grow the startup ecosystem.

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Unlocking Biotech Success: Lunch and Learn

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Unlocking Biotech Success: Lunch and Learn

4/2/2025 12:30 PM

4/2/2025 3:00 PM

What does it take to launch a biotech startup, secure major funding, and navigate the FDA process—all within two years of graduation? Join for a compelling Lunch & Learn with Grann Pharmaceuticals, a biotech startup...

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Coachella Valley Regional Fast Pitch

4/9/2025 8:30 AM

4/9/2025 10:30 AM

The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) and Desert Business Association join forces this April – in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development – to celebrate Riverside County...

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Southwest Region Quick Pitch

4/10/2025 11:30 AM

4/10/2025 1:30 PM

Participants will be given the opportunity to deliver a 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges. The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize TBD. The winner will also move on to participate in the Riverside County Innovation...

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Zero-to-Entrepreneur Info Session and Breakfast Mixer

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Zero-to-Entrepreneur Info Session and Breakfast Mixer

4/12/2025 10:00 AM

4/12/2025 12:00 PM

Join us for theZero-to-Entrepreneur Info Session + Mixer to connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs over breakfast. The Zero-to-Entrepreneur program guides participants through a 7-week journey of becoming...

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Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Entrepreneur Fast Pitch Competition

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Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Entrepreneur Fast Pitch Competition

4/15/2025 2:00 PM

4/15/2025 5:00 PM

Celebrate Innovation Month with Riverside County & the City of Hemet! Entrepreneurs and startups, showcase your groundbreaking ideas in a rapid 5-minute pitch to a panel of expert judges.

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2025 NavalX Crucible Pitch Competition

4/16/2025 11:00 AM

4/16/2025 1:00 PM

Join us for the NavalX Crucible Pitch Competition as the Year 2 cohort brings their innovative technologies to life on stage. Attendees will witness these aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of seasoned experts...

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Riverside Regional Fast Pitch

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

4/17/2025 8:30 PM

Compete to win up to $2,500 in cash prizes at the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition & advance to the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale for a chance at $20,000.

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Riverside County Innovation Month Fast Pitch Finale

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Riverside County Innovation Month Fast Pitch Finale

4/30/2025 11:30 AM

4/30/2025 1:30 PM

This Fast Pitch Competition Finale includes the finalist startup from each of the four regional Fast Pitch Competitions. Innovation Month helps innovators gain awareness and recognition while supporting entrepreneurship...

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