Innovation Month
"Innovation Month is a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County."
— Rob Moran, Deputy Director,
Riverside County Office of Economic Development


Join us in April.
Make your ideas a reality.
What to expect during Innovation Month


We create opportunities that grow ideas
Honesty and hard work
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.
This is the region's largest collaboration of incubators & makerspaces

Upcoming Events

Pitch your business concept to win a cash prize! Innovators from Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley are invited to pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges in the hope of winning seed money for their business and a chance to compete in the Riverside County finale!

IE Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors

Shark Tank-style, high-energy, quick-fire presentation by 6 Coachella Valley businesses and the chance to win cash and prizes.

The Southwest Riverside Regional Quick Pitch will be hosted by the cities of Menifee, Wildomar, Temecula, and Murrieta. Startups and entrepreneurs from all industries are invited to join and show off their innovative projects, products, and ideas in a quick 5-minute pitch to a panel of local judges.

Pitch your startup for a chance to win up to $2,500 and the opportunity to compete in the Riverside County Innovation Month Fast Pitch Finale!

Riverside County's entrepreneur finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists and angel investors for cash prizes!
Stay updated with our latest news
With new incentives, programs and incubators added each month, keep up to date on the latest news from Riverside County Innovation Month.