The Basement Demo Day 2025

The Basement’s annual Demo Day, showcasing a fresh lineup of diverse student startups from the Blackstone LaunchPad program and groundbreaking projects from Innovating for X (i4x) is back! This year marks The Basement’s 10th anniversary so we will be celebrating in a big way.

Join the celebration of student entrepreneurs, network with local innovation leaders, hear captivating pitches as finalists vie for first, second, and third place, as well as vote for the Audience Choice Award. With over $64,000 in cash and in-kind prizes on the line, you won’t want to miss this!

• Startup demo tables

• Pitch competition excitement

• Photo booth fun

• Tasty food and refreshments

• Meaningful networking opportunities

• Exciting giveaway opportunities for UC San Diego students

• Plus, the first 20 attendees receive a free Basement tote bag!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For current/past Basement students/mentors/staff, please select “Basement Affiliate” as your ticket type.

Directions to The Basement

This event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop.

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MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus (some things just don’t change even after 10 years…) If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.

• P506 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB
• P504 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB
• P510 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*
• Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB