Big Bang!/Little Bang! Info Session

The annual Big Bang! Business Competition: -> https://innovate.ucdavis.edu/bigbang provides a forum for innovators across California to collaborate, develop and test business ideas—and compete for cash prizes. The Little Bang! Poster + Pitch Competition: -> https://innovate.ucdavis.edu/little-bang-poster-competition helps students define their business idea and communicate it concisely using a poster. This is an entry-level competition; no business […]

Startup Happy Hour with Marrone Bio Founder, Dr. Pam Marrone

Join us for Startup Happy Hour powered by StartupSac and the Carlsen Center with veteran startup founder, Dr. Pam MarroneStartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State welcome one of Sacramento's most accomplished founders, Dr. Pam Marrone, founder of Marrone Bio.Dr. Marrone started the company in 2006 to discover and develop […]

Carlsen Center & StartupSac Happy Hour with Dr. Pam Marrone, founder of Marrone Bio

Virtual, via Zoom

Cost: 0.00 - $8.00Event Type: Networking,Presentation,Professional Development,Student ActivityLink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-happy-hour-with-marrone-bio-founder-dr-pam-marrone-tickets-180416930897StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State welcome one of Sacramento's most accomplished founders, Dr. Pam Marrone, founder of Marrone Bio. Dr. Marrone started the company in 2006 to discover and develop effective and environmentally-responsible, biologically-based products for pest management and plant […]

1 Million Cups w/ Swift Waiver & Protechtor!

A weekly, coffee-fueled event where 2 founders present their startups to their peers for advice and feedback.You’re invited to 1 Million Cups! Every Wednesday morning, two startup companies present their businesses in 6 minute presentations that are followed by 15-20 minutes of questions, feedback and advice from an audience of their peers. Until we can […]

SBIR/STTR Program Essentials

Let’s talk about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as America's Seed Fund. In this virtual workshop, we will be discussing grant programs, how to plan for your submission, and the types of planning which go into a Phase I and Phase II grant. In addition […]

Ideas into Action Workshop | Starting Something That Matters

Join Joe DiNunzio: -> https://innovate.sf.ucdavis.edu/people/joe-dinunzio, executive director of the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, for an introduction to the most important skill any innovator or entrepreneur needs: the ability to build a network around their ideas. Later in the workshop, Vicky Lee: -> https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/people/l/lee-victoria/, a partner with DLA Piper's technology and sourcing group, […]

Ag Tech Day – Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration & Showcase

This year, Ag Tech Day is open to in-person and online attendees and will include live field demonstrations, presentations and a trade show. This is a free, educational event. If circumstances do not allow us to hold the Fall 2021 Ag Tech Day in person, the online live broadcast will still take place. Due to COVID-19 […]

Selling Tips To Grow Your Business

– When you started your business, did you know you would end up with a sales career? Register for the event HERE. SCORE Google Calendar iCal Export

Social Innovation Workshop Series

Virtual, via Zoom

Cost: $236.00Event Type: Professional Development,Training,WorkshopLink: https://claw702175.typeform.com/to/afQL1vZSSocial Innovation Workshop Series is launching in October 2021! The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to partner with the College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State to deliver a four-part workshop series aimed at providing an innovation mindset, framework, and toolkit for civic and social innovators.  We […]

1 Million Cups w/ Pool Rides & Inn8ly!

A weekly, coffee-fueled event where 2 founders present their startups to their peers for advice and feedback.You’re invited to 1 Million Cups! Every Wednesday morning, two startup companies present their businesses in 6 minute presentations that are followed by 15-20 minutes of questions, feedback and advice from an audience of their peers. Until we can […]

Carlsen Center Workshop: Authentic Marketing for Your Business or Startup

Virtual, via Zoom

Cost: 0.00Event Type: Presentation,Professional Development,Student Activity,WorkshopLink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/authentic-marketing-for-your-business-or-startup-tickets-178329707957?aff=TrumbaJoin us in learning how to positively grow your company or organization by aligning your core values! The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to bring to you this workshop on Authentic Marketing for Your Business or Startup which will enable you as a founder and/or business leader to […]