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The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) helps students and community members acquire the tools, develop the skills and cultivate the mindset of an entrepreneur so that they may create economic and social value throughout the world. The CIE is designed to open the world of entrepreneurial opportunity to Cal Poly students and faculty members and promotes entrepreneurial activity, scholarship and dialogue across the university and throughout greater San Luis Obispo County.

It's almost time! Our annual Elevator Pitch Competition is THIS Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center...
10/26/2026

It's almost time! Our annual Elevator Pitch Competition is THIS Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center!

See finalists from each college compete to win $1,000 in 90 seconds! 💡💸 Support your college, participate in a costume contest and watch the next generation of entrepreneurs take the stage for a night of scarily good ideas and Halloween fun! 🎃

🔗 Don't miss out – click the link in our bio to get your ticket today!
https://epc26.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook

We had an amazing time celebrating our three startups that have just completed their time in our two-year Incubator prog...
10/23/2026

We had an amazing time celebrating our three startups that have just completed their time in our two-year Incubator program! 💡

The companies graduating include:
🔸 ENTEIN – Converts food manufacturing by-products into insect protein and fertilizer through insect agriculture.
🔸 Greensight Technologies – Provides an AI-powered pricing platform for the secondary electronics market, helping the circular economy value, route and resell electronics.
🔸 SafePlate Technologies – Develops portable, rapid food-safety testing solutions for food manufacturers.

We are so excited to see what they accomplish next with these ventures. Read more at the link in our bio!

We had an amazing time celebrating our three startups that have just completed their time in our two-year Incubator prog...
10/23/2026

We had an amazing time celebrating our three startups that have just completed their time in our two-year Incubator program! 💡

The companies graduating include:
🔸 ENTEIN – Converts food manufacturing by-products into insect protein and fertilizer through insect agriculture.
🔸 Greensight Technologies – Provides an AI-powered pricing platform for the secondary electronics market, helping the circular economy value, route and resell electronics.
🔸 SafePlate Technologies – Develops portable, rapid food-safety testing solutions for food manufacturers.

We are so excited to see what they accomplish next with these ventures!

Read more: https://cie.calpoly.edu/news/three-startups-complete-the-cie-incubator-program/

We are officially one week away! See finalists from each college compete to win $1,000 in 90 seconds on Oct. 28! 💡💸Suppo...
10/21/2026

We are officially one week away! See finalists from each college compete to win $1,000 in 90 seconds on Oct. 28! 💡💸

Support your college, participate in a costume contest and watch the next generation of entrepreneurs take the stage for a night of scarily good ideas and Halloween fun! 🎃

🔗 Don't miss out; click here to secure your ticket today!
https://epc26.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook

10/15/2026

We're throwing it back this Thursday to our Summer Accelerator teams and all they accomplished over the summer! ☀️

We loved watching each team work diligently to grow their startups, build new skills and bring their ideas to life. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! ✏️💡

Still interested in learning about these startups? Click here to read our spotlight stories on each team! https://cie.calpoly.edu/blog/

10/12/2026

Join us to see who wins $1,000 in 90 seconds! On Oct. 28, we are hosting our annual Elevator Pitch Competition.💡💸

This year’s competition brings together students from every college for a celebration of innovation with a spooky Halloween twist. Finalists will represent each college, with a few mystery wildcard entries. 🎃

Come cheer on your college, participate in a costume contest and watch the next generation of entrepreneurs take the stage for a night of killer ideas and student innovation!

🔗 Click here to secure your ticket today!
https://epc26.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook

10/08/2026

This is your LAST CHANCE to apply to the Elevator Pitch Competition! Applications are due TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 9, by 11:59 p.m.!

This is our highest-energy and quickest pitch competition. Cal Poly students from all majors have 90 seconds to pitch an innovative product, service, or startup idea for a chance to win $1,000! ⏰✨

🔗 Click NOW to apply!
https://bit.ly/3UWrKee

10/05/2026

To celebrate World Teachers’ Day, we’re recognizing our very own Academic Programs Director, Tom Katona for his continued work with the CIE! 📚✨

Katona works across Biomedical Engineering and the Orfalea College of Business, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. His dedication to CIE programs, including the Elevator Pitch Competition, Innovation Quest and Summer Accelerator, does not go unnoticed.

World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers and recognizes their important role in education and in supporting students.

Thank you, Tom, for your continued dedication to students, innovation and the CIE community!💡

The Cal Poly CIE SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business consulting and resources to entrepreneurs throughout San L...
10/02/2026

The Cal Poly CIE SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business consulting and resources to entrepreneurs throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Click the link in our bio to tune in to this week’s events!🌟

Need funding for your business or want to be ready when the time comes?

Find the right capital with the SBDC’s FREE virtual workshop with advisor Roger Gilbert.

📅 Tuesday, Oct 6 | 12:00 -12:45 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Learn about:
🔹 Traditional bank loans & SBA-guaranteed loans
🔹 Lines of credit and other funding options
🔹 Practical steps to strengthen your loan application
🔹 Live Q&A with an experienced commercial leader

Join the SBDC on October 8 for Part II: Tools to Run the Business Better of their three-part Beyond the Grind series with Jose Huitron, focused on practical tools to help you run your business more efficiently.

📅 Thurs, Oct 8 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
📍 CIE HotHouse + Zoom

Explore AI and digital tools for:
🔸 Project management & organization
🔸 Collaboration & communication
🔸 Productivity & day-to-day operations
🔸 Streamlining your workflow without adding unnecessary complexity

Address

872 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057565171

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