NorCal Venture Forum Startup Pitch Competition

5140 Business Center Drive,Fairfield CA 94534

01 December, 2022

Description

IntroThe North Bay Area in California is rich in talent and capital, with a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. NorCal Venture Forum has established a network of mentors, investors, workspaces, and vendors supporting nascent companies by hosting pitch competitions, organizing conferences and educational seminars, conducting research, and creating knowledge useful to the industries it supports. These activities, combined with an elevated quality of life in this unique region, enables like-minded people to come together to build stronger companies and communities. This startup pitch competition will feature early-stage startups in industries such as DefenseTech, Health/BioTech, AgTech, and Web3. Event Schedule4:30 - 5:30 Reception + Wine Tasting 5:30 - 7:00 Startup Pitch Competition and Q&A 7:00 - 7:30 Networking Participants will get the following:Networking with investors, entrepreneurs, and employersOpportunity to win 3 months of free Class-A office space in Napa, Solano, or Yolo County and a bottle of wine (Conditions apply)Wine tasting featuring local brandsComplimentary refreshmentsFor those interested in pitching, please apply here. Co-Sponsors: Dellenbach Venture Counsel, The Wiseman Company, APAPA Solano County Chapter, Suisun Valley and Napa Valley wineries. More Information:Northern California is ripe for innovation in AgTech, DefenseTech, HealthTech, and Web3. Over the past decade, Solano County farm production values rose from $233M to $407M. AgStart is a perfect example of harnessing this region's potential for agricultural innovation. The economic impact of Travis Air Force Base on the region is over $2.5B annually. Travis AFB has already begun a culture of innovation and intellectual property development through Phoenix Spark, its innovation hub. Companies such as Genentech and Agenus represent the strong presence of BioTech and HealthTech in the area. Large healthcare systems such as North Bay Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and others have claimed their share of the regional healthcare market. Web3 is on track to impact every facet of life. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) will innovate governance, blockchain will revolutionize accounting, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) will democratize financial services.