Alliance for Southern California Innovation
The Alliance for SoCal Innovation is a non-profit organization supporting regional innovation by connecting leaders and entrepreneurs to resources, fostering collaboration, and attracting capital to Southern California. Its mission is to leverage the region's diversity of talent, ideas, and perspectives to bring breakthroughs to the world and position SoCal as a global innovation leader. The organization engages stakeholders through programs like Venture Pipeline, Corporate Connectivity, Research Commercialization, and Ecosystem Engagement, and promotes regional communities and industry sectors to build a vibrant startup ecosystem.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Alliance for Southern California Innovation
Pasadena, California, United States, North America
Products
SoCal Venture Pipeline
A regional investor-matching program that identifies and introduces high-potential early-stage startups to venture capitalists and mentors.
Corporate Connectivity Program
Program to connect corporate innovation leaders with startups, research centers, and ecosystem members to facilitate collaboration and pilot opportunities.
Research Commercialization Program
Services and connections to help researchers and university-affiliated projects move inventions toward commercial applications.
Space Ventures Coalition
A coalition that identifies space-relevant early-stage technologies and connects them with government and industry partners for potential mission infusion and commercialization.
Catalyst Fund (regional seed fund initiative)
A regional fund initiative intended to invest in and support early-stage companies within the Southern California ecosystem.
SoCal Venture Pipeline
A regional investor-matching program that identifies and introduces high-potential early-stage startups to venture capitalists and mentors.
Corporate Connectivity Program
Program to connect corporate innovation leaders with startups, research centers, and ecosystem members to facilitate collaboration and pilot opportunities.
Research Commercialization Program
Services and connections to help researchers and university-affiliated projects move inventions toward commercial applications.
Space Ventures Coalition
A coalition that identifies space-relevant early-stage technologies and connects them with government and industry partners for potential mission infusion and commercialization.
Catalyst Fund (regional seed fund initiative)
A regional fund initiative intended to invest in and support early-stage companies within the Southern California ecosystem.
Services
Matching early-stage companies with seed and Series A investors, providing introductions and access to investor networks.
Programs and convenings that connect corporate innovation teams with startups, research hubs, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Assistance to researchers and institutions to translate applied research into commercial ventures by connecting them to mentors, partners, and investors.
Providing tailored activation playbooks and local leadership support to strengthen regional innovation nodes.
Curating space and defense funding opportunities and convening a coalition to help small tech companies access mission and commercialization pathways.
Organizing showcases, AMAs, symposiums, workshops, and investor panels to foster networking and knowledge exchange.
Matching early-stage companies with seed and Series A investors, providing introductions and access to investor networks.
Programs and convenings that connect corporate innovation teams with startups, research hubs, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Assistance to researchers and institutions to translate applied research into commercial ventures by connecting them to mentors, partners, and investors.
Providing tailored activation playbooks and local leadership support to strengthen regional innovation nodes.
Curating space and defense funding opportunities and convening a coalition to help small tech companies access mission and commercialization pathways.
Organizing showcases, AMAs, symposiums, workshops, and investor panels to foster networking and knowledge exchange.
Expertise Areas
- Venture capital matchmaking
- Research commercialization (lab-to-market)
- Ecosystem development and community activation
- Space and aerospace commercialization
Key Technologies
- Small spacecraft and satellite technologies
- Aerospace systems and avionics
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Robotics
News & Updates
The Third Annual Prefilled Syringes and Injections Summit will give participants in the market a thorough overview of how to get beyond typical industry obstacles, gain expertise by establishing industry partnerships, and create creative business solutions.
The Alliance Series, Ask Me Anything, continues with the opportunity to ask Abhi Mukherjee (Operating Partner at CerraCap Ventures) and Shrina Kurani (Managing Partner @ SNØCAP), questions about funding your startup.
The Inland Empire is a fast-growing region that is teeming with innovation, and much of that innovation centers around the people who were born and raised in the region. This virtual awards event celebrates alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from the two-county region.
The “Fun for Funds Festival” is a chance for you to meet and play with the other participants in this ecosystem. Join us to help raise funds for AI responsibility and literacy programs in the Greater Los Angeles area while making industry connections.
Join us for an evening of networking and to watch B2B student founders from USC, UCLA, Berkeley, and Stanford compete for $50K investment at the ASU California Center.
The Third Annual Prefilled Syringes and Injections Summit will give participants in the market a thorough overview of how to get beyond typical industry obstacles, gain expertise by establishing industry partnerships, and create creative business solutions.
The Alliance Series, Ask Me Anything, continues with the opportunity to ask Abhi Mukherjee (Operating Partner at CerraCap Ventures) and Shrina Kurani (Managing Partner @ SNØCAP), questions about funding your startup.
The Inland Empire is a fast-growing region that is teeming with innovation, and much of that innovation centers around the people who were born and raised in the region. This virtual awards event celebrates alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from the two-county region.
The “Fun for Funds Festival” is a chance for you to meet and play with the other participants in this ecosystem. Join us to help raise funds for AI responsibility and literacy programs in the Greater Los Angeles area while making industry connections.
Join us for an evening of networking and to watch B2B student founders from USC, UCLA, Berkeley, and Stanford compete for $50K investment at the ASU California Center.