The Innovative Push within Riverside County
RAISING THE STANDARDS FOR INNOVATION
Riverside County is Ready for You
Riverside County's Gross Regional Product (GRP) reached $126.3 billion in 2023, an increase of 32.5% from 2019 (US BEA), and Mean Family income grew by 32% from 2019 to 2024 according to the US Census Bureau. Riverside County has a median household income of $93,172 which places Riverside County in the top 10% of all US Counties (US Census Bureau).
Riverside County is the Fastest Growing Large County in California
32%
Mean Family Income Growth
(2019-2024)
Source: US Census Bureau
(2019 and 2024 ACS 1-Year)
68.9%
Homeownership Percentage
Source: Data USA
$126.3 B
GRP in 2023
Source: US BEA
Top 10%
of all US Counties for Median Household Income
Source: US Census Bureau
(2024 ACS 1-Year)
+109.78%
GRP Increase Since 2010
Source: US BEA
+29.3%
Labor Force Growth Since 2010
Source: CA EDD
Success Stories
Voltu
Pharm Robotics - a UCR EPIC Company
GattaCo - a UCR EPIC Company
Edge Sound Research - a UCR EPIC Company
Ohmio
Karma Innovation & Customization Center (KICC)
Sensorygen - a UCR EPIC Company
Basilard BioTech - a UCR EPIC Company
Seedorina
SiLi-ion-a UCR Epic Company
Relay® On-Demand - a UCR EPIC Company
Glid
StarNav - a UCR EPIC Company
FarmSense - a UCR EPIC Company
Riverside County is Designed to Succeed
Our region offers immense opportunity for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level. Local universities and innovation centers have a long tradition of research and excellence which is propelling the regional business ecosystem and driving job growth.
Innovation Starts Here
From concept to commercialization, our innovation ecosystem offers startup space, technical support, and business resources designed to help founders grow with confidence. You bring the vision. We help create the pathway.
Innovations Centers Are Ready
ExCITE powered by
UCR EPIC
Visit Website
(951) 827-7947
SoCal OASIS Park I Innovation Center
Opening Early 2027
UCR Life Science Incubator
Visit Website
(951) 827-9427
TVE2 - Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange
Visit Website
(951) 506-5180
Inland Empire Tech Bridge
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Pass Area Biz Hub
Visit Website
(951) 769-8527
Murrieta Innovation Center
Visit Website
(951) 677.7916 x3
Palm Desert ERC
Visit Website
(760) 574-6425
Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) powered by UCR EPIC
Visit Website
(951) 323-6683
SBIR/STTR Resource Center
Visit Website
(951) 827-2210
Riverside County's Innovation Month
Join Us for Innovation Month!!
An entire month is dedicated to innovation in Riverside County and will showcase many innovative and entrepreneurial activities and events. Great advances in entrepreneurship are happening throughout Riverside County. Please join us to highlight these successes and learn all that the County has to offer to support business growth!
Innovation Month is brought to you by the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development, the University of California, Riverside, the Riverside Community College District, many cities, educational institutions, private businesses, and related organizations to bring awareness to the many areas of innovation and entrepreneurship in the County.
Meet people who are innovative like you.
Learn about how Riverside County can help your business grow in the industry you are targeting.
Find funding sources and other resources to leverage your next chapter.
"April’s Innovation Month highlights Riverside County’s innovators, celebrating creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and exciting regional pitch competitions!"
— Kim Wright, Economic Development Manager, Riverside County Office of Economic Development
