Rising Stars Showcase

​The startup world has been moving fast—breakthroughs and challenges at every turn. Founders in Greater Sacramento have been stepping up, adapting, and pushing their ideas forward. Now, it’s time to see what they’ve been working on.

​With support from The City of Sacramento, CalOSBA, and our sponsors, CleanStart is bringing together some of the region’s most promising entrepreneurs for a Rising Stars Showcase.

​🚀 What to Expect

• ​Pitches from CalOSBA Traction Cohort startups competing for $50,000 in grant funding

• ​Spotlights on WindHarvest International (raising on StartEngine) and LiCap Technologies (partnering with Nissan on all-solid-state battery tech)

• ​Fresh ideas from the latest CleanStart Deep Dive Accelerator cohort

• ​Networking with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators

• ​Audience Choice Award—you get to help pick the winner!

​📅 Agenda Highlights

• ​2:00 PM | Drinks & Networking

• ​2:35 PM | Kickoff

• ​2:55 PM | CalOSBA Cohort Pitches

• ​4:30 PM | WindHarvest & LiCap Presentations

• ​5:10 PM | Deep Dive Cohort Pitches

• ​6:25 PM | Audience Choice Voting + Open Networking

• ​6:40 PM | Winner Announced

​🌟 Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, student, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to connect with Sacramento’s innovators and get a glimpse of the next big thing.

​Seats are limited—RSVP today and join us for an afternoon of innovation, networking, and inspiration!