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Ignite Talks Las Vegas | Enlighten us, but make it quick!
2025-04-30 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Purchase includes one drink ticket. 21+ over only.
Through a network of regional leaders, Ignite hosts events across the globe that galvanize and delight audiences. We enable personal growth through the development of public speaking, leadership, and communication skills. We strengthen communities by creating and upholding platforms for the sharing of ideas, passions, and knowledge.
Ignite Talks is not just an event; it’s a storytelling revolution. 10 brave speakers have accepted the challenge to inspire us in a series of rapid-fire presentations, where each speaker gets 5 minutes and 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. The result? Fast, furious, and fascinating insights shared with an engaged audience.
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Innovation – The Ignite format constrains us, requiring us to stretch ourselves and find new ways of communicating information. It requires us to dig deeper, seek more clarity, and examine our assumptions. Innovation is born this way. And innovation can change the world.
Connection – In order to connect with others, we must know how to communicate. This is not an easy task. Communication is an art: it is nuanced and dynamic. Learning to communicate in a way that inspires and connects us with others is a lifelong process.
Community – Human beings do not exist in a vacuum. Everything we do is interconnected, and together we are always greater than the sum of our parts. Communities, large and small, are where the flowering of compassion and connection take place, and where the heart of Ignite Talks lives.
Curiosity – Everything is always changing. We choose to open our eyes and remain curious about the shifting world around us. We are continually on the lookout for new ideas and more enlightened ways of being and relating, even if that means unwinding old beliefs and traditions.
Accessibility – Ignite, at its core, is designed to level the playing field for speakers. The format puts everyone on the same footing right out of the gate. And there is no minimum experience required to be an Ignite speaker. The requirements are no more than an inspired idea and the desire to share yourself authentically with others.

Location
Sliced Pizza – 2129 S Industrial Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102, 89102
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AngelNV Finale
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
The AngelNV premier startup networking event for entrepreneurs, angel investors, economic development executives, professional services providers, and startup ecosystem organizers. The live event includes snacks/appetizers, adult beverages, exclusive live interviews with founders of the finalist companies, and our finale pitch event – where 6 startup company founders will do their final pitch for a first-place angel investment of at least $200,000, which will be matched by GOED’s state SSBCI program, dollar for dollar for a total investment of $400,000. One or more of the 6 finalists will be chosen to receive investment, live at this event.
Guests of the live event will attend a cocktail networking event with more than 75 investors, then move into the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber for the finalist pitches, enjoy the lovely patio for more drinks and mingling, plus watch live interviews with the finalists while the angels decide who will win the minimum $200K investment. Guest hosts to be announced in March!
For outside of Las Vegas, the Zoom session will start at 1:45 when the guests join the chamber for the speakers and pitches, and will conclude when the winner(s) are announced. You will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
Parking validations for the City Hall garage will be available.
Get tickets today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/1380067
For more about AngelNV, visit angelnv.com

Location
Las Vegas City Hall | 2nd Floor Cafe, 89101

IncubateVegas | Demo Day 2
2025-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
The IncubateVegas Program is a 5-week bootcamp that provides business development and startup incubation services for first-time entrepreneurs and disadvantaged small businesses in Clark County, Nevada. Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs to build scalable, high-growth companies and equip them with the tools and skills necessary to scale their ventures to the next level. Learn more and register for free today!

IncubateVegas | Demo Day 1
2025-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

IncubateVegas | Pitch Practice Office Hours
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

IncubateVegas | Supply Chain
2025-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

IncubateVegas | Sales & Financials
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

IncubateVegas | Pricing Strategy
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

IncubateVegas | Pitch Decks 101
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

Pitch Day for $500k
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Woven, 201 S Las Vegas Blvd., Floor 2, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89101, United States
Please see parking & arrival instructions below. Join us on Wednesday, February 5th at Woven for Pitch Day for $500k. Check out this BEAUTIFUL new workspace in downtown Las Vegas in the old post office building. You can park for free in the garage and head to floor 2. In Q1, we are testing different locations for Pitch Day to see what works best for our community. Your feedback is important, so please let us know how you like the various venues. The startups pitching on February 5th are Amalz Hotels and Haya. Please feel free to come early, anytime after 5pm, for a tour of the space and to grab a drink and mingle before the pitches begin. Pitches will take place in the “Pitch Room” on the second floor, with refreshments & networking in the lobby area before and after.
PARKING & ARRIVAL
Parking: Please park in the attached garage – the entrance is on the east side of the building on 6th Street. For Validation: Upon entry to the garage, please select Other Options from the menu at the gate kiosk. Then select “I Have a Code”. Enter 5030 and press Go. You will then be given a ticket and gate will open for entry. This ticket will allow you to scan out of the gate when you are leaving, without having to pay for parking.
Please make sure to not lose your ticket or you will have to pay for a lost ticket ($25.00)
Enter from garage on 2nd floor (pink pillars).
For Ride Share Drop/Off: Drop off in the lot at 201 S Las Vegas Blvd. Use door to the left of Post Office entrance and take elevator or stairs to second floor.

Pitch Day for $500k
Investors: Nevada-certified and SEC-accredited investors are encouraged to attend.
New to Las Vegas? “Pitch day for $500k” is a great way to meet others in the local startup community.
Founders and Community Members: This event is open to the public/community and offers a unique opportunity to learn about raising capital.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
Attend in-person or online. No cost to attend.
Two pre-vetted founders pitch to the FundNV investment committee for consideration of entry into the StartUpNV accelerator program and an investment of $200k to $1M (average of $500k since 2021).
– Each founder will present for 10 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A moderated by the StartUpNV team.
– Attendees may submit questions via chat for moderators to ask.
The companies are selected in advance and meet all requirements to pitch to the Investment Committees and FundNV investors.
To meet the criteria to pitch startups must be:
– Largely based in Nevada
– Scalable and venture investment-worthy
– Actively seeking to raise a pre-seed or seed-stage capital
– Founder(s) are working full-time on the startup
– Company has a product/service selling (or beta) in the market
– Vetted by SNV pitch review process to ensure all required topics are covered and the above requirements are met
Interested in pitching your startup? Please visit the following link to complete an application to pitch at [https://lnkd.in/g9FKgVUB).
To check out past pitches, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g4_NuJDw.
For more general information about our programs, visit our website at www.startupnv.org

Joining Virtually? –> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85280605472

Incubate Vegas - Spring 2025 - Cohort 5
2025-01-27 18:00 - 2025-03-08 19:30 | International Innovation Center, 300 S. 4th Street Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States

SBIR/STTR Virtual Speaker Series: How to Effectively Leverage Non-Dilutive Federal Funding from the NIH
2025-01-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join Ahmed Zobi for the next virtual speaker session in our SBIR/STTR Speaker Series, a part of InnovateNV. In this free lunch time session, featured expert Ahmed will focus on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR program, providing attendees with insights into its application processes, eligibility criteria, and best practices for crafting compelling proposals. This session is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to successfully leverage NIH resources and bring their ideas to market.
Mr. Zobi is the founder and CEO of Syntr Health Technologies, a medical device company specializing in automated microfat processing systems. Syntr has amassed a patent portfolio of over 30 patents of which 20 of them have been granted in the US and globally. He has been recognized by Forbes in its 2021 “Next 1000” list of inspiring entrepreneurs and small business leaders.
PLASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://share.hsforms.com/1mDyx9DmOREKOP7xeQowLGQ1em26
InnovateNV: Speaker Series
InnovateNV’s monthly SBIR/STTR Speaker Series is presented by StartUpNV and features SBIR/STTR experts and agency program managers. These events offer actionable insights on key topics, including proposal writing, commercialization strategies, and agency-specific requirements. Participants also learn about funding opportunities, open application windows, and tips for developing competitive proposals.
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InnovateNV: SBIR/STTR Proposal Accelerator
The Proposal Accelerator is a 9-week cohort-based program designed to guide participants through the necessary steps to create a winning SBIR/STTR proposal. The program includes comprehensive instruction on critical topics such as proposal structure, cost proposals, commercialization strategies, and grant accounting. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring from subject matter experts to refine their proposals. The first cohort starts April 2025. Apply here: https://share.hsforms.com/11Guay5b6QLed-Fqr7CAmqA1em26
About
InnovateNV is a comprehensive initiative designed to help Nevada’s small businesses access the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The program offers hands-on support through several elements, including a Speaker Series, NSF Project Pitch support, a 9-week SBIR/STTR Proposal Accelerator, and Phase 0 Microgrants for businesses actively developing proposals.
In collaboration with UNLV, StartUpNV, and the Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship (SAGE), InnovateNV provides personalized guidance to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex SBIR/STTR application process. The goal is to increase the number of successful SBIR/STTR applications from Nevada businesses by offering mentorship, expert-led workshops, and financial support. Since its inception, InnovateNV has been a key part of Nevada’s strategy to support innovation, helping entrepreneurs gain access to federal funding opportunities and ultimately grow the state’s innovation ecosystem.
InnovateNV is supported by a partnership between UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, StartUpNV, and GOED, with Cohort 1 beginning on April 7, 2025.

Pitch Day for $500K | StartUpNV - New Location!
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Fire Innovation, 8400 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, 89113, United States
Our Favorite Day of the Week is Pitch Day!
When and Where
Pitch Day happens every other Wednesday in person in Las Vegas and virtually from anywhere. In Q1, 2025, we are testing out a new time and rotating location in response to requests from our community. Please check each event in detail to ensure you show up to the right party! On Wednesday, January 22nd, Pitch Day for $500k (that’s 5x the investment from 2024!), will take place at Black Fire Innovation at 5:30pm.
What is Pitch Day?
Pitch day features Nevada-based startups that are pitching for acceptance into StartUpNV’s most advanced program for founders, AccelerateNV, which includes a $100k investment and access to resources and support to accelerate the growth of their company. While investment decisions are not made during this live event, StartUpNV invites investors, founders, and other members of Nevada’s startup ecosystem to attend these pitch days, and see what many exciting innovations are being built right here at home, plus the types of questions investors ask potential startup investments.
Learn more about AccelerateNV
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Pitch Day Zoom Link

January 9th During CES - Pitch Day for $500K - Startup World Cup | StartUpNV
2025-01-09 13:00 - 16:30 | Paris Hotel, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Our Favorite Day of the Week is Pitch Day!
When and Where
Pitch Day happens every other Wednesday in-person in Las Vegas and virtually from anywhere! This very special Pitch Day, the first of 2025, which will be on a THURSDAY during CES. Please join us (in-person only) at Startup World Cup at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas at 1pm. PLEASE REGISTER to attend FOR FREE with this exclusive code:

StartUpNV Startups & Friends: SWC_LV_INCUB_100
Students: SWC_LV_STUDENTS_100

AT https://www.startupworldcup.io/las-vegas-regional
a CES badge is not required for this event
About Startup World Cup:
Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors. For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visit https://www.startupworldcup.io. (www.pegasustechventures.com)
What is Pitch Day?
Pitch day features Nevada-based startups that are pitching for acceptance into StartUpNV’s most advanced program for founders, AccelerateNV, which includes a $500k investment and access to resources and support to accelerate the growth of their company. While investment decisions are not made during this live event, StartUpNV invites investors, founders, and other members of Nevada’s startup ecosystem to attend these pitch days, and see what many exciting innovations are being built right here at home, plus the types of questions investors ask potential startup investments.
Learn more about AccelerateNV
Apply to pitch
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IncubateVegas Demo Day
2024-12-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
The Incubate Vegas Program provides business development and startup incubation services for first-time entrepreneurs and disadvantaged small businesses in Clark County, Nevada. This is a free program! Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs to build scalable, high-growth companies and equip them with the tools and skills necessary to scale their ventures to the next level. In this immersive program, participants receive access to coworking facilities, hands-on workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
Incubate Vegas 2025 starts February 5, 2025. Sessions are held at the International Innovation Center @Vegas, 300 S 4th Street, LV. Free parking is available at the Historic Fifth Street School. Zoom is also available.

SBIR / STTR Virtual Speakers Series
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:30
The SBIR program offers a golden opportunity for Nevada’s innovative small businesses to transform groundbreaking ideas into marketable products. In this comprehensive talk, Ana Mesquita and Kristian Mueller will walk innovators through available SBIR funding opportunities and showcase opportunities for research and development across diverse sectors, including energy, medtech, biotechnology, aerospace, agrotech, and others.
About Ana
Ana is a biomedical researcher and consultant with extensive experience in grant writing, project management, and scientific
communications. She is the Grant Project Consultant and Consultant Manager at Baginski Wegner and Company (BW&CO). She manages multidisciplinary teams to facilitate successful grant applications for various federal agencies, including NIH and DoD.
About Kristian
Kristian is an aerospace engineer, author, and project management expert with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry. His career spans work on high-impact projects for NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy. An expert in employee retention and improving company culture, he led initiatives that streamline policies and reduce turnover.
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December 5th @ 12:00pm

IncubateVegas
2024-12-04 17:30 - 2024-12-06 19:30, 2024-12-02 17:30 - 2024-12-04 19:30, 2024-11-27 17:30 - 2024-11-29 19:30, 2024-11-25 17:30 - 2024-11-27 19:30, 2024-11-20 17:30 - 2024-11-22 19:30, 2024-11-18 17:30 - 2024-11-20 19:30, 2024-11-13 17:30 - 2024-11-15 19:30, 2024-11-11 17:30 - 2024-11-13 19:30 and 1 more date | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
The Incubate Vegas Program provides business development and startup incubation services for first-time entrepreneurs and disadvantaged small businesses in Clark County, Nevada. This is a free program! Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs to build scalable, high-growth companies and equip them with the tools and skills necessary to scale their ventures to the next level. In this immersive program, participants receive access to coworking facilities, hands-on workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
Incubate Vegas 2024 starts October 28th. Sessions are held at the International Innovation Center @Vegas, 300 S 4th Street, LV. Free parking is available at the Historic Fifth Street School. Zoom is also available.
What you will learn:
Over the course of the 5-week program, entrepreneurs will hear from business experts on a variety of core topics related to starting and scaling a startup.
Topics will include:

Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?
How to start a business in Nevada
Business setup considerations
Storytelling about your business idea
And more…

Who the program is for:
People considering starting a business or have an idea to explore. People who have started a business and need help to grow.
We are looking for entrepreneurs Who:

Are highly motivated!
Want to explore scalable business ideas.
Want to learn more about starting or scaling a startup business.
Are from an under-served population.
Want to engage with other entrepreneurs.

Register Here

DD Bootcamp
2024-11-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
By registering, you are signing up for the founder portion of the programming, a 6-week bootcamp that teaches pitching for investment from early-stage investors, and preparing for the due diligence that follows signing a term sheet.
The bootcamp begins on October 22 and ends on November 19 with a bonus help session on the application, on November 26th. The sessions begin at 5:30 at the International Innovation Center, 300 S 4th St, Ste 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101. There is free parking available at the Historic 5th Street School, just south of the IIC. The sessions will end between 6:30 and 7 pm. All sessions will be live on Zoom and recorded, with a follow up email including the recording link a few days after each session.

Founder Hour with Ronald Weissman
2024-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
Join us Friday, November 8th at 5:30pm for Founder Hour at WeWork! This session features Ronald Weissman, who will share his founder journey and insights, including:

His experience advising public and private companies on venture capital and angel investing
Insights into navigating the global venture landscape, from the U.S. to regions like Armenia, Israel, and Australia
The role of AI and data analytics in transformative business solutions
Key strategies for managing risk in early-stage investing and angel-backed boards

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance for this Master Class.
About Ronald Weissman
Ronald Weissman serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors at the Angel Capital Association. He is a seasoned advisor to startups, venture funds, and government agencies on venture capital, governance, and startup ecosystem development. With an investment focus on AI, health IT, and deep tech, Ronald has also led Silicon Valley’s Band of Angels as Chairman of the Software Industry Group. Over his 25 years in global venture capital and 16 years in angel investing, he has advised on startup initiatives worldwide, including ventures in diverse markets like Germany, Israel, and Chile.
Ronald is a prominent lecturer on venture capital at institutions such as Stanford and the American University of Armenia and has published on subjects like “Startups in Down Markets” and “The Lessons of the Black Plague in Addressing Pandemic-Related Social Change.” A former Fulbright Scholar, Ronald also held roles at NeXT, reporting directly to Steve Jobs, and Verity, where he led a major corporate turnaround.
For more details about this program, visit https://startupnv.org/foundernv/.

Kick off your weekend right with the founder community at Founder Hour for:

conversation
Q&A
connections
sips n’ snacks

This FounderNV Founder Hour is brought to you in partnership with WeWork. This session will take place at WeWork Town Square on Friday, November 8th! Free parking is available in the North Garage at Town Square, and please use the WeWork entrance on the top floor of the North Parking Garage.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance for this Master Class.
