​$35,000 is on the line. Who takes it home?

​The future isn't just coming—it’s being built at Cal State Long Beach.

​Join us on April 21st for the Sunstone Innovation Challenge, the ultimate business plan showdown. This isn't just a pitch deck presentation; it’s a high-stakes arena where the next generation of founders compete for $15K in seed funding and $20K in professional services.

​Why you should be there:

• ​The Showdown: Watch the top finalists go head-to-head in front of a panel of expert judges.

• ​The Networking: Connect with Long Beach’s most ambitious founders, investors, and mentors.

• ​The Spark: Get the blueprint (and the courage) to launch your own "big idea."

​The doors open at 4:00PM at The Pointe at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. Come for the innovation, stay for the energy.