The Cal Poly CIE is committed to helping students and community members acquire the tools, develop the skills, and cultivate the mindset of an #entrepreneur.
We're hiring! π
The CIE HotHouse is looking for a friendly, organized and proactive Receptionist to serve as the face of our downtown San Luis Obispo coworking space.
π° $16.90 β $19.00/hr
π Apply today: calpolycorporation.wd12.mywoβ¦
π¬ This EntrepreneurTIP Tuesday, hear from iQ 2026 finalist Alexios Sideris, who shares a reminder for entrepreneurs to remain willing to learn. π
π Stay up to date on all things entrepreneurship at Cal Poly here: calpoly-msmmb.formstack.com/β¦
π Meet CIE Incubator startup AwareNet, a company transforming security by turning communities into real-time safety networks. Founded by Jake Veazey, AwareNet is redefining what it means to keep your community safe.
π‘ Learn more about the Incubator: cie.calpoly.edu/launch/incubβ¦
Join the Cal Poly CIE SBDC for their monthly Coffee and Conversation event featuring Nia Starr, Sustainability Coordinator at ECOSLO! β ποΈ Wed., May 20 β° 9:30β11:00 a.m π CIE HotHouse or Zoom Register for free today: ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/evβ¦
We're continuing our video series highlighting the people, programs and community that make entrepreneurship possible at Cal Poly and beyond. π₯ π Interested in joining our community? Learn about coworking with us: cie.calpoly.edu/coworking/
Applications for the CIE Incubator program close THIS FRIDAY! β° This two-year program helps early-stage startups grow faster with mentorship, expert advisors, investor connections and more. β³ Learn more and apply by Friday, May 15th: cie.calpoly.edu/launch/incubβ¦
What a night at AngelCon 2026! πΈ Congrats to all of our finalists and winners, with Cantaloupe AI taking first place and Ecoplasticity bringing home the Audience Choice Award. π Missed the live event? Watch the livestream here: ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/evβ¦
iQ 2026 was a success! π Congratulations to our winners: π₯ PNOIA π₯ Fere π₯ Roguewave A huge thank you to our incredible panel of judges who made this possible. We are beyond grateful for your time and expertise. π
π Learn more: cie.calpoly.edu/innovationquβ¦
Congrats to CIE startup ENTEIN on a well-deserved feature in Bugible! π Read the full feature on founder Bill Burns to learn how a passion project turned into a real business reimagining what we do with food waste. π bugible.com/2026/04/08/enteiβ¦
π Where are they now? Catch up with the 2025 Accelerator cohort! Theyβve launched companies, started new ventures and are continuing to grow with help from the Incubator program and beyond. π π Read the full story: cie.calpoly.edu/where-are-thβ¦
As we continue our series highlighting the people and programs that make entrepreneurship possible at Cal Poly, hear from Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tom Katona on how the CIE bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world. π cie.calpoly.edu
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The AngelCon 2026 contenders are getting ready to put it all out on the stage. π₯ Don't miss your chance to watch our top 6 finalists go head-to-head for $100k! π Thurs., April 30 π Rod and Hammer Rock π 5:30 β 7:00 PM ποΈ Get tickets: angelcon2026.eventbrite.com/β¦
Time is (almost) up! β°
Summer Accelerator applications close THIS SUNDAY, April 26 at 11:59 p.m. This is your last chance to apply for $10k in seed funding, hands-on mentorship and 10 weeks dedicated to building your company. βοΈ
Apply today: bit.ly/41f41FG
π What makes the CIE special? β¨ Hear from CIE Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Stephanie Zombek on what makes our interconnected community and dedicated workspace so remarkable. π Learn more about the CIE here: cie.calpoly.edu
π Happy Earth Day! π Some of the most impactful ideas start with a simple question: how can we do this better? Entrepreneurs often help move solutions forward, especially when it comes to reducing waste and rethinking everyday materials.
π A recent CSU article highlighted Nexstera Tech as a standout example of how the CSU is powering California's workforce and entrepreneurial ecosystem. π Read more: calstate.edu/csu-system/newsβ¦
Cal Poly students and recent alumni can apply now for the Summer Accelerator β 10 weeks of hands-on mentorship and $10k in seed funding to launch a company. βοΈ
π Applications close Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/41f41FG
Join us TOMORROW, April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Hatchery to learn more about the Accelerator! βοΈ
The program is designed to help Cal Poly students and recent alumni turn ideas into real companies with mentorship, workshops and funding.
π Learn more: bit.ly/3PB6qZ7