Riverside County is cranking up its commitment to local visionaries with the return of Innovation Month this April, as the Office of Economic Development announced a roster of events aimed at celebrating the region's entrepreneurial minds. Since its 2017 launch, sans a 2020 hiatus, Innovation Month has become an annual fixture, connecting budding business leaders with resources and recognition.
Highlight of the month-long program include regional fast pitch competitions where competitors can throw their business ideas into the ring before a panel of investors and industry veterans. The competitions are an opportunity for the next wave of entrepreneurs to get in front of audiences that matter, and as the Riverside County Office of Economic Development suggests, "offer a platform to showcase their business or product concepts." Winners of these regional showdowns will face off at the fast pitch finale on April 30 in downtown Riverside for a shot at serious cash prizes.
In sync with these competitions, the county will release a series of videos shining a spotlight on its innovation epicenters, which range from incubators to tech hubs, poised to support the early stages of startup development. Amidst this hubbub of activity, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) stand as a cornerstone of the county's research and development ambitions, incubating the synergy essential for a thriving tech ecosystem.
It's not all fast pitches and panel discussions; the Riverside County is going multimedia with a series of innovation-focused videos set to paint a portrait of the local incubators and futuristic businesses making waves. From clean energy mavens to artificial intelligence pioneers, the county's ingenuity will be on display for the world to see. To dig deeper into what the month has in store, the public can hit up www.RivCoInnovation.org for the latest on the happenings around town.
Anyone keen on tracking the pulse of Riverside's growing economic landscape can reach out to the Office of Economic Development at [email protected] or give them a ring at (951) 955-8916. The office continues to champion economic growth and innovation countywide, drumming up support and opportunity for local businesses to reach new heights.
