Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

This #EntrepreneurTipTuesday, hear from Jenna Eissmann, co-founder of Everest Medical, on how risk-taking leads to opportunity. 🚀

What’s it really like to be part of the CIE Summer Accelerator? Hear directly from last year’s participants. They spent 12 weeks growing their startups—with access to mentorship, downtown SLO office space, weekly workshops and $10K in seed funding. Beyond business building, the Accelerator gave them confidence, clarity and a supportive entrepreneurial community. 📌 Applications are due Sunday, April 27 by 11:59 PM. 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3XUcPzM

Did you know the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has launched over 125 startups and created more than 1,000 jobs since its inception? You can help the CIE, which in turn helps communities, by offering your support during Poly Gives! The CIE is one of this year’s priorities for the Orfalea College if Business. See how you can support the CIE here: https://lnkd.in/gVJqVVm

At the CIE, we’re proud to empower the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs with opportunities to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Through our hands-on programs rooted in Learn by Doing, students gain the tools, mentorship and experience they need to learn, grow and thrive. Every gift—big or small—helps make that possible. Poly Gives ends tomorrow, April 12! This is Cal Poly’s annual giving campaign, when our incredible supporters come together to make a lasting difference. 💛 Thank you for helping us build the future of innovation. 🔗 Make a gift or learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7zK2xvh Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business

Congratulations to Incubator company Castlelock Corporation for being a finalist at Ventech's PitchFest25! If you're interested in cheering them on in Santa Barbara next week, you can get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g8w3CU3c cc: Shaun Tanaka

👋 Say hello to our newest Incubator teams! 👋 We’re excited to welcome two groundbreaking startups: 🚨 AwareNet is transforming security by turning communities into real-time safety networks with AI-driven threat detection and smart neighborhood alerts. 🏥 Everest Medical, LLC is tackling childbirth care with a handheld device designed to assist in treating shoulder dystocia safely and effectively. These teams are on a mission to make an impact. Learn more about our Incubator program here: https://lnkd.in/gqMDSXad Jake Veazey Madeleine Mumford Jenna Eissmann

☕✨ Join us for an extra special edition of Coffee & Conversation next Wednesday, April 9th where we get to celebrate our Cal Poly CIE SBDC Business of the Year winner: Quantum Energy, Inc. 🎉⁠ ⁠ RSVP now at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents! ⁠ Don’t miss the chance to hear COO & Co-Founder Andrew DeMille’s inspiring journey, industry insights, and vision for a brighter future.⁠ ⁠ Quantum Energy, Inc. is revolutionizing sustainable energy by simulating avoided emissions and their effects on public health, ecosystems, and the economy. Quantum empowers businesses, policymakers, and ESG leaders to make data-driven choices.⁠ ⁠ Let’s pack the room to show our support for innovation, sustainability, and local success!⁠ Read the full press release announcing this achievement here: https://lnkd.in/gXd4NmuQ ⁠ #SBDC #CoffeeAndConversation #QuantumEnergy #BusinessOfTheYear #Entrepreneurship #SustainableFuture #Networking #Innovation #SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter #Tech #Startup #SLO #SanLuisObispo

🌎 April is Earth Month! 🌎 At the CIE, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are driving solutions for a greener future—through sustainable products, eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge technology. Want to make an impact? Check out eight ways to celebrate Earth Month ♻️: https://lnkd.in/gS-WS7YZ

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible women leading the way at CIE! 💫 Meet Stephanie Z., Liz Fisher, Karen Tillman and Nichole McAllister—our powerhouse team who work tirelessly to keep CIE & Cal Poly CIE SBDC programs running and help people succeed. 💪✨ These women are dedicated to empowering students, supporting local small businesses and driving the startup ecosystem forward! 🚀 👉 Read the full spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/ddvx96Rz

🔨💡 As we look back on this quarter, one particular event stands out—Camp PolyHacks 🏕️ This three-day interdisciplinary hackathon brought together 100+ students from 35+ majors to tackle real issues in SLO. 🏆 Teams developed innovative solutions and pitched their ideas for a chance to win! 🔥 From products to policy proposals, the creativity was unmatched. Learn more about the event and its winners here: https://lnkd.in/gbZYdxeE