Quarterly Innovation Showcase
Each quarter, the Inland Empire Innovation Showcase will be held to provide an opportunity for regional stakeholders to present exciting new projects and initiatives that encourage innovation and support the larger IE innovation ecosystem. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the exciting and innovative projects and initiatives in the Inland Empire to help grow and strengthen the local innovation ecosystem and economy.
These events will include presentations from several regional innovation related organizations. The goal of these events is to showcase a selection of innovative and dynamic assets the region has, as well as spurring further discussion on how partners can better align innovation ecosystem work.
Second Quarter Inland Empire Innovation Showcase
On Wednesday, April 20 at 11am, we highlighted local innovators and entrepreneurs at the Second Quarter – Inland Empire Innovation Showcase! This event was an opportunity for regional stakeholders to present exciting new projects and initiatives that encourage innovation and support the larger IE innovation ecosystem. In addition, we presented some exciting new innovation data. This event is part of a larger effort by the Center for Social Innovation at UC Riverside to help grow and strengthen the local innovation ecosystem and economy.
The event included presentations from several regional innovation related organizations. The goal of the event is to showcase a selection of innovative and dynamic assets the region has, as well as spurring further discussion on how partners can better align innovation ecosystem work.
Presenters Included:
Kevin Meredith, 4th Sector Innovations
Mihai Patru & Graciela Moran, Caravanserai Project
Importantly, we intend to hold this event quarterly to give local entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to showcase their great assets and ideas.
Inaugural Inland Empire Innovation Showcase
On Thursday, January 13, the inaugural IE Innovation Showcase will highlight local innovators and entrepreneurs.
Presenters included:
Stacy Cumberbatch, Blended Impact
More Information: https://www.blendedimpact.com/team
Joe Wallace, CVEP iHUB
More Information: https://cvep.com/palm-springs-ihub-and-accelerator-campus/
Kristan Venegas, University of La Verne Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact
More Information: https://laverne.edu/entrepreneurship/
Reggie and Kyle Webb, CEEM Coalition
More Information: https://www.ceem.coop/
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