Pitch Irvine: Semi-Finals
Come see what the next generation of founders is building in Irvine and Orange County.
Irvine Tech Day brings together bold startups, student innovators, and fresh ideas — all in one place. Whether you’re building, exploring, or just curious about the startup scene, this is where you plug in, meet your people, and get inspired.
🚀 Now live: Pitch Irvine — our first-ever community pitch competition
👉 To participate in the pitch competition, apply here: https://airtable.com/appT6dugie1IM6KFu/pagWEyPPl4NxHqJXU/form
This is your shot to pitch in front of real investors, founders, and operators.
Selected teams across four tracks will compete in the Semi-Finals on May 8, with top teams advancing to the Grand Finale that same day.
Competition Tracks:
✅ Applied AI
✅ Healthcare Innovation
✅ Energy & Mobility
✅ DTC & Commerce
💡 Each track winner will receive a $1,000 prize, and all participants will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award, offering an additional opportunity to win $1,000 through audience voting.
📅 Timeline
Apr 10 — Applications open
Apr 24 — Applications close
May 1 — Semi-finalists announced
May 8 — Pitch Day (Semi-Finals + Grand Final)
Who should apply:
Builders, students, early-stage founders
Anyone with a real idea and the drive to execute
Requirements:
Open to the public
At least one team member must be based in Irvine
Must fit one of the four tracks
Our team reviews every application carefully and will reach out to selected teams.
🌐 Learn more: irvinetechday.org
🙏 Special thanks to the UCI ANTrepreneur Center for their partnership and support.
Judges:
Jerry Heikens
Anthony Young
Isabelle Bart
Cervantes Lee
If you’re building something — or thinking about it — this is where you show up.
Let’s move Irvine innovation forward — together.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Sunstone Management is an investment firm based in Irvine, California. We back founders and connect them with capital, customers, and public–private partners through programs like Sunstone Stage Connects and other ecosystem initiatives.
Disclaimer: This communication, the event, the presenters and all topics discussed herein and at the events discussed in this communication are for educational purposes only. No investment is being solicited and no investment advice is provided herein or will be provided at those events. For our registered investment adviser Sunstone Advisors, LLC, please visit www.sunstoneadvisor.com.