Startup Events in USA

2-3 Hour Social event informally introduce yourself to others in the Startup Grind LA Community through a quick elevator...

Join us for an interactive session hosted by the Assistant Director of Admissions to learn more about the...

Please join us on ZOOM on Tuesday, August 4, 10:30-11:30am for an orientation and panel that will give an overview of the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Columbia, events and resources that are available around the university, and a chance to hear and ask questions about the student experience in this space. ZOOM LINK \n

On Tuesday, August 4 at 11 a.m. ET, Kirk Macolini of InteliSpark will lead a free virtual workshop on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process. Join us to learn how to secure non-dilutive funding for your startup. REGISTER/More Information You will learn: How to craft a successful SBIR/STTR application Strategies […] \n

Master of Engineering & Dual MS Information Session

Happy Hour + Building a Capital Strategy That Lets You Focus on Your Company! Raising capital is an important milestone but it shouldn\'t become your full-time job. Join Columbia alumnus Steven Zausner at the Columbia Startup Lab on August 5 for a special startup happy hour and conversation on how founders can build a thoughtful […] \n

Join us for an interactive session hosted by the Assistant Director of Admissions to learn more about the...

Join the Admissions Team for a tour of our graduate campus in New York City.  The tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes...

Join the Admissions Team for a tour of our graduate campus in New York City.  The tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes...

Have questions about applying to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program?

During an Information Session, an experienced Golden Seeds member leads a discussion with a group of entrepreneurs on the basics of angel funding and the Golden Seeds investment process. You will not receive feedback specific to your business plan during this meeting.

About the Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business. It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […] \n

Build a Product Commercialization Roadmap in 1 Day This interactive workshop will help hardware innovators turn product ideas into actionable commercialization plans. Experts in 8 topic areas will provide instruction and hands-on guidance to help you answer critical questions and figure out your next steps. In just one day, you will build a clear, step-by-step […] \n

The WBC collaborates with the WNY Law Center’s Small Business Legal Clinic to provide free legal services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Representatives from WNYLC are available on the second Wednesday of every month on a first-come, first-serve basis. Arrive at our office at 1901 Main Street in the Science Hall. Sign in between 10 […] \n

Building the right strategic partnerships can be a powerful catalyst for growth. Join Launch NY\'s Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO) Incubator for a practical session designed to help cleantech founders understand how to identify, engage, and secure partnerships that support commercialization and scale. During this workshop, we\'ll explore what corporate and strategic partners look for in […] \n

Have questions about applying to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program?

Join the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) to learn how ATA Carnets—the global "passport for goods"—can help businesses explore and expand into international markets while reducing costs and simplifying customs procedures. Whether you\'re exhibiting at an overseas trade show, demonstrating prototypes to prospective customers, transporting equipment for […] \n

Understand the fundamentals of AI and how they can be applied within your business. Unlock the real, practical power of AI and see how it can transform your operations today—not someday. This workshop shows manufacturers exactly where AI delivers value across the shop floor, supply chain, and workforce. Join us \n

Join the Admissions Team for a tour of our graduate campus in New York City.  The tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes...

Growing a business requires more than hard work—it requires a clear revenue strategy. Join the Queens Women\'s Business Center for an interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs identify practical, measurable ways to increase revenue. You\'ll learn actionable strategies to strengthen your sales approach, improve profitability, and uncover new opportunities for business growth. Whether you\'re launching […] \n

Turning a promising scientific insight into a viable product requires more than engineering—it demands rigorous product design, clarity of user need, and fast, iterative learning. This session presents a product-design-led development framework that integrates early user research, rapid prototyping, and structured assumption testing to systematically reduce project risk. Participants will learn how to translate informal […] \n

The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures (TFSV) provides seed grants to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage Columbia University-affiliated social and environmental ventures. There are two deadlines for applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures: the spring application deadline is March 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET and the fall application deadline is August 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Funding […] \n

Upcoming events for founders, builders, and the startup community.

Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […] \n

During an Information Session, an experienced Golden Seeds member leads a discussion with a group of entrepreneurs on the basics of angel funding and the Golden Seeds investment process. You will not receive feedback specific to your business plan during this meeting.

Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security. Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is […] \n

Join the Admissions Team for a tour of our graduate campus in New York City.  The tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes...

Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons has over 27 years of experience in marketing, communications, economic development and government contracting. Since 2008, she has been helping businesses throughout Upstate New York successfully sell to the government, serving as Program Director since 2015, and prior as Business Development Manager. Anna has successfully expanded the territory to include the 13 […] \n

To the PledgeLA Community, We write today to share that — after more than seven years of support from the Annenberg Foundation — PledgeLA’s programs and operations will be sunsetting at the end of this summer. PledgeLA.org will remain accessible until September 1, 2026, at which point it will go offline. Since 2018, PledgeLA has […]

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

A brief introduction to Golden Seeds designed for prospective members. In these virtual meetings, you'll hear from Golden Seeds members about our mission, investment process, and membership experience.

The future of investing is better with you in it. Join us to learn the work, the risks, and the rewards of angel investing.

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

About the Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business. It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […] \n

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months. If you are considering applying for funding, we urge you to review our investment criteria.

Get ready for the next wave of FinTech innovation—Empire Startups and BPS Ventures are teaming up to showcase the very best, category-defining startups reimagining lending, payments, wealth, insurance, capital markets, and more.

During an Information Session, an experienced Golden Seeds member leads a discussion with a group of entrepreneurs on the basics of angel funding and the Golden Seeds investment process. You will not receive feedback specific to your business plan during this meeting.

Making smart investments takes a little more than gut feeling. Due diligence is the key to being a thriving angel investor.

Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […] \n

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