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The Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State recently led the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) activities for the fifth year, marking its significant role in regional economic growth. During the Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the...

We had a great Spotlight Pitch event at the Carlsen Center on November 16 (and a big thanks to the crew At the Center for hosting us).  We heard from 5 investment-ready companies, all with customers, revenue, and product-market fit.  All were seeking significant...

As the Executive Director of CleanStart, I had the pleasure of attending the 7th annual AgTech Day, an event that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of innovation that drives the agricultural sector forward. Organized by the esteemed Center for Irrigation Technology...

When you think of electric vehicles, what do you think of? Teslas? Rivians? Quiet sedans owned by the few that can currently afford them? That doesn’t connect with the diverse car culture of Sacramento today. The intersection of low-rider culture and the burgeoning...

John Selep's recognition as Innovation Leader of the Year at the Nov. 2 Awards, showcasing his impactful contributions to agtech and notable achievements in establishing AgStart and fostering agtech incubators nationwide. Congratulations to our colleague, John Selep!...

Uncover the success stories of XeroHome and Origin Materials in the 2023 Innovation Awards. From AI-driven home recommendations to revolutionary wood-waste chemicals, witness the future of sustainability and technology unfold. Congratulations to Award Winners XeroHome...

CleanStart's recent discussion about the CalTestBed Opportunity offers an exciting opportunity for clean energy entrepreneurs and innovators. In this blog post, we'll delve into the key points covered during the discussion and why it matters. CalTestBed: Accelerating...

Hear From Our Best! Join us for an unforgettable evening at our upcoming "Spotlight Investor Pitch Night," coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week. It's happening on Thursday, November 16th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Carlsen Center. Unveiling Four Companies...

In the clean energy transition, the toughest challenges are in moving the transportation sector away from petroleum fuels, and within that the hardest nut to crack is likely to be making heavy duty trucks switch to zero emission vehicles.  This has been one of our...