ExCITE

Riverside Regional Fast Pitch
2025-04-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Riverside ExCITE at 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, Ca, 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, California, 92501
As part of this dynamic celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County, California, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Fast Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2025 at 5:30PM at Riverside ExCITE. Hosted by the Office of Technology Partnerships’ EPIC SBDC, this event is designed to amplify the voices of startups and entrepreneurs in our community. The Fast Pitch Competition is a highlight of Riverside County Innovation Month, offering a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas in a 5-minute pitch. This year, the competition will consist of four regional events: Coachella Valley, Murrieta (Southwest Regional), Riverside (City), and Crucible. We are inviting local startups to participate in our city-level Riverside competition for a change to secure a spot at the Riverside County Finale Competition and compete with other regional finalists. This event is also open to the public for the community – the bigger the audience, the more the fun! Food and drinks will be served. Join us for a night of networking, pitches, and innovations!
5:30 – 8:30 PM at EXCITE Riverside – 3600 Lime St. Building 7, STE 725, Riverside, CA 92501
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.
The Riverside County Pitch Finale Winner will compete at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for an investment prize of $1,000,000.
Applications close April 8, 2025.

Bright Business Club Meeting in Riverside
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Riverside ExCITE at 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, Ca, 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, California, 92501
Running a business isn’t just about hustle—it’s about metrics that matter.
At this month’s IE Bright Business Club, we’re talking OKRs and KPIs—not in theory, but in the context of real business growth.
Anna opens the first 20 minutes with a deep dive into:
• Liquidity KPIs
• Profitability KPIs
📍 IE Bright Business Club
📅 Wednesday, April 16
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Riverside ExCITE: 3600 Lime St Building 7 Suite 725, Riverside, CA 92501

2025 Zero to Entrepreneur
2025-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Riverside ExCITE at 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, Ca, 3600 Lime St, Suite 725, Riverside, California, 92501
A free 10-week hybrid series designed to help you go from idea to startup readiness, which the option for 6-month extended technical curriculum. Registration for this year’s Zero-to-Entrepreneur program is open, apply here: https://ucrotp.ucr.edu/zero-to-entrepreneur
This will be our third year offering this free program for any community member that wants to explore a career in owning their own business in a technology field. No prerequisites required, just time and ambition!
Previous students have been successful in launching their own businesses through the mentorship we provide in this course and continue to be supported through EPIC programs at UC Riverside.
There will be an in person information session on Saturday April 12th at Riverside ExCITE, register and meet the mentors and instructors.

Lunch & Learn - Grann Pharmaceuticals
2025-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
Join us for Lunch & Learn with Grann Pharmaceuticals hosted by Office of Technology Partnerships Life Sciences Incubator.
Grann Pharmaceuticals is a young biotech company focused on developing innovative therapeutics. Having recently gone through the FDA submission process, Grann Pharmaceuticals aims to help other startups navigate regulatory hurdles by sharing their knowledge to streamline processes. Their goal is to empower others in the biotech field by teaching them how to overcome challenges and succeed in the industry. Event if in-person and at no cost. Free lunch offered to Pre-registered guests: Register Now at https://forms.gle/ChwunDrUCghyQ8BC6
Where: Multidisciplinary Research Building in UC, Riverside, 169 Aberdeen Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
When: Wednesday April 2
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Who is UCR’s Office of Technology Partnerships?
Our goal at UC Riverside’s Office of Technology Partnerships is to develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region by connecting the university, industry, and the community to fast, transparent, efficient and individualized support. Our specialty lies in facilitating the development, funding, commercialization, validation and incubation of life-changing innovations created by local entrepreneurs for the benefit of society.

Work Force Development: helping your business grow
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
Join us for a Lunch n Learn with our local Riverside County Workforce Development team. They provide many free resources for startups like funding opportunities to help offset the cost to train new employees.
When: Wednesday July 17 / Time: 12pm – 1:30pm / Where: 3600 Lime St, Riverside Suite 725
RSVP https://lunchnlearn_with_excite.eventbrite.com/

Riverside County Pitch Competition
2024-04-18 17:00 | CA
CALL FOR STARTUPS: Join Our 5-Minute Fast Pitch Competition on April 18th, 2024
Get the chance to win prizes totaling $5,000 at our upcoming Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition and move onto the Riverside County Finale Competition for a chance to win up to $25,000!
As part of this dynamic celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County, California, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Fast Pitch Competition on April 18th, 2024 at 5:30PM at Riverside ExCITE. Hosted by the Office of Technology Partnerships’ EPIC SBDC, this event is designed to amplify the voices of startups and entrepreneurs in our community. The Fast Pitch Competition is a highlight of Riverside County Innovation Month, offering a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas in a 5-minute pitch. This year, the competition will consist of four regional events: Coachella Valley, Murrieta (Southwest Regional), Riverside (City), and Crucible. We are inviting local startups to participate in our city-level Riverside competition for a change to secure a spot at the Riverside County Finale Competition and compete with other regional finalists. This event is also open to the public for the community – the bigger the audience, the more the fun! Food and drinks will be served. Join us for a night of networking, pitches, and innovations!
