Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Exciting news! 🎉 One of our very own CIE startups, Mr. Turtle, was just featured in New Times SLO!💧 Co-founded by Cal Poly students, Mr. Turtle is on a mission to make laundry more sustainable, reducing water waste and harmful chemicals through innovative eco-friendly products. Their sustainable laundry detergent machine officially debuted at Swish and Swirl Laundromat on Sept. 23, right here in San Luis Obispo. Customers are already enjoying eco-friendly refills! 🌱 Soon, you'll be able to refill your detergent at the SLO Food Co-Op too. Read more about their impactful journey and green innovations in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_ZCeMDG cc: Benjamin Arts Colin Brown Michael Hennessy

We want to help you unlock media success for your small business! 🗝️ 🗓️ Date: Oct 16 🕘 Time: 9 - 10:30 AM 📍 Location: The Launch Pad Grover Beach + Zoom Elevate your media strategy with expert tips from Becky Mosgofian. Don't miss this opportunity—register now! 🔗 Secure your spot at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents #UnlockMediaSuccess #PressReleases #DigitalPressKit #SBDC #CalPolyCIE #MarketingTips #MediaStrategy

❤️🩹 Entrepreneurs and startup founders are no strangers to stress. In fact, studies show that they are twice as likely to experience stress, anxiety, and depression compared to the general population. The pressure of building a business can easily push mental health to the back seat. On World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting this year's theme: "It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace." We encourage our innovators to take breaks, set boundaries and have open conversations with their teams. Your mental well-being is essential for both personal and professional success. The CIE community is here to support you every step of the way! 🫂 How do you prioritize your mental health while working toward your goals? Let us know in the comments!

🥳 You're Invited! 🥳 Join us for our Incubator Showcase on Friday, Nov. 1, celebrating the incredible progress of startups VETAMA, AcreCloud, Farm to Table, and Quantum Energy! 🎉 Don't miss out on seeing these innovative companies share their journey. Open to the public. Space is limited, so secure your spot here📍: https://lnkd.in/ggsw9JxZ

We’re excited to welcome our newest Incubator teams! Say hello to ENTEIN, GreenSight Tech, Hire with Miles, MindSprout, ODIN Diagnostics, and SafePlate Technologies! 🚀 These innovative startups are taking on challenges across industries—from tackling food safety and diagnostics to driving sustainability in tech and beyond. We can’t wait to see how they grow and shape the future! 👏 Curious about our Incubator program? Get tickets to our Incubator Showcase to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggsw9JxZ

We are one week away from our Coffee & Conversation with James Fazio, Co-Founder & CTO of Flume Water. Learn how he is scaling sustainable tech for impactful change! 🌎💧 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 9 🕣 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 AM 📍 Location: CIE Hothouse + Zoom 🔗 Register for free: bit.ly/ciesbdcevents #SustainableTech #WaterManagement #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CoffeeAndConversation #SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter

When you think of an entrepreneur, what do you think of? Here at the CIE, our entrepreneurs are innovative, disruptive individuals who strive to build a better tomorrow. With the help of our various programs, student entrepreneurs can tackle big world problems and bring their innovative ideas to life. 🌱 Any of us can be an entrepreneur, including YOU! Learn more about our programs and how the CIE can help you begin your entrepreneurial journey here: https://lnkd.in/geSiVe9M

Your innovative idea could win $1,000 in 90 seconds at the CIE Elevator Pitch Competition! 💰 Pitch a product (like the Pet Pal Communicator), service or startup idea to our panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes — that’s right, just pitch and get rich! 🏆 Open to Cal Poly students of all majors. Applications are now open! Check out the link, or join us in the Hatchery (Bldg 2, Rm 206) on Oct. 17 from 11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for our Elevator Pitch info session: https://lnkd.in/g-QfaB9

Welcome back to Cal Poly, Mustangs! 🐎 If you’re interested in #entrepreneurship or #innovation, don’t forget to drop by the on-campus Hatchery (Bldg 2, Rm 206) to learn how you can get involved in the CIE this year. 🚀 To stay up to date on all things entrepreneurship at the CIE, subscribe to our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gCmTgBZ

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