Building A Thriving
San Diego Startup Community

Join us on our mission to connect, educate, and inspire founders and local talent to grow an equitable San Diego startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial community.

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About Startup San Diego

Startup San Diego Startup is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the San Diego Startup Ecosystem. Our mission is to guide and connect local founders and talent to the right resources, networks, and support institutions to grow an equitable ecosystem, fostering a cohesive and collaborative entrepreneurial community.

Who We Serve

Get Involved

Join the startup community in one of our events or conferences.

Last Fridays Co-Working Day - Feb 27

Co-Work with us at a Downtown Works location for a productive day and an opportunity to build together.

Startup San Diego EIR Program
1st Mondays - March 2nd

1st Mondays brings in industry experts for an insightful panel and networking event. Meet 250-300+ attendees from founders, investors, & startup talent for the next 1st Mondays happening in 2026.

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San Diego Startup Week - Nov 2-6, 2026

This premier startup conference brings together thousands of founders, investors, and talent for a full week of panels, workshops, and more.

2025 By The Numbers

Startup San Diego collective impact from events, programs, and experiences.

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But don’t take our word for it...

But don’t take our word for it...

Our Blog

Learn the latest in the San Diego startup community! Check out our latest blogs and sign up for our monthly newsletters.

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Local organizations, programs, and resources helping SD founders and talent.

The most popular event is San Diego Startup Week. A week long event spanning in different locations around San Diego and Tijuana. Attendees get to attend workshops, panels, mentorship sessions, networking events, pitch competitions and more. 

Get involved with Startup San Diego by joining one of our events and becoming a volunteer.