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2025 Beaverton Startup Challenge Application Deadline Oct 2nd
2024-10-02 17:00 UTC | N/A
Competition Description: The Beaverton Challenge is a program sponsored by the City of Beaverton and Westside Startup Fund, LLC where five startups will be selected to receive a $25,000 cash convertible-note investment along with incubation services from the Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC). The first 35 Challenge companies (5 per year from 2016 through 2022) have closed more than $80 million in additional funding.
PITCHING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT
WHO SHOULD APPLY: for-profit, early-stage growth businesses with the ambition and potential to scale in a national or international market. Applicants should have two to five team members with at least one team member working on the startup full time. Applicants may be self-funded, grant-funded, and/or have investor funding of up to $250,000.
APPLY NOW!

Bend Venture Conference (BVC)
2024-10-17 10:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00
Event Description: Bend Venture Conference (BVC) takes place in beautiful downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed the small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Investors, Angel Investors, Techpreneurs
BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!
AGENDA:
DAY 1
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Pre-Conference Seminars at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Presentation by Julie Sandler, Co-founder and General Partner at PSL Ventures and Managing Partner at Pioneer Square Labs
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
New Economy Track Competition
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
DAY 2
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Networking Breakfast at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Early Stage Competition
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Dine Around Lunch at local Bend restaurants
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Programming and Growth Stage Competition
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winner’s Ceremony
LOCATION: Bend, Oregon

BVC Networking Reception
2024-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: The BVC Networking Reception brings together a robust and diverse entrepreneurial community from across the Pacific NW and beyond. For a who’s who in the area, you can’t beat the relationship building opportunities this singular event has to offer. If you are short on time, you do have the opportunity to simply attend the Networking event and not the rest of the Bend Venture Conference (BVC), so no excuse not to take advantage of this once a year chance to grow your network!
BVC general info – BVC takes place in downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed the small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Investors, Angel Investors, Techpreneurs, Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Startups
Early Bird Pricing $235 (ENDS September 30th!) – Get Your TICKET!
Regular Pricing $250 – Get Your TICKET!
AGENDA:
DAY 1
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Pre-Conference Seminars at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Presentation by Julie Sandler, Co-founder and General Partner at PSL Ventures and Managing Partner at Pioneer Square Labs
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
New Economy Track Competition
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
DAY 2
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Networking Breakfast at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Early Stage Competition
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Dine Around Lunch at local Bend restaurants
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Programming and Growth Stage Competition
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winner’s Ceremony
LOCATION: Broken Top Club – Bend, Oregon

2024 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards
2024-11-06 17:00 - 23:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DETAILS: This Year End Entrepreneurship Celebration is a three part event that includes a Networking Reception, followed by the Awards Ceremony and wraps up with an After Party. The event will celebrate a range of entrepreneurial activity taking place throughout Oregon and is a great keynote event to attend if that type of innovative thinking is your jam!
NETWORKING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Financial Advisors, Techpreneurs, Business Owners, Pacific NW Support Organizations
Book Your Spot!
LOCATION: Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR

The Oregon Tech Awards 2025
2025-05-05 17:00 - 22:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: For more than 40 years, the Oregon Technology Awards has honored outstanding achievements in the region’s technology industry. This annual celebration brings our community together to recognize 24 exceptional finalists and 8 award-winning companies for their innovation, leadership, and impact.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | IN-PERSON

Agenda

5:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Check-In

Welcome reception begins
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live music
Explore the Student Showcase, highlighting future tech talent

6:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Guests take their seats as dinner is served
Recognition of finalists, winners, and industry leaders

8:15 PM – Ceremony Concludes
8:30 PM – After Party Begins!

Music, photo booths, and continued celebrations
Drinks and networking opportunities

10:00 PM – Event Concludes

Register Now!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Health Tech Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Healthcare Professionals, PDX Startups, Wellness and Performance Professionals, Sport and Outdoor Tech Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, VCs, Angel Investors
Location: OMSI – PDX

Westside Pitch Startup Competition 2025 Final
2025-05-08 16:00 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Westside Pitch is a startup competition for Washington County entrepreneurs (live in, or business is located) seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses. Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors. Join in with fellow entrepreneurial ecosystem members to celebrate the exciting new ventures that are pitching, network, and get a chance to see the greater support network in action. The event will include appetizers and plenty of time for networking and socializing!
Register HERE
NETWORKING | FUNDING | PITCHING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOUDL ATTEND: Entrepreneurs, Early Stage Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Firms, Financing, Mentors
Event Location: Hidden Creek Community Center – 5100 Northeast Hidden Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124

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Bend Venture Conference (BVC) 2025
2025-10-16 10:00 - 2025-10-17 17:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Bend Venture Conference (BVC) takes place in beautiful downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed the small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Investors, Angel Investors, Techpreneurs
BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!
AGENDA:
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00 PM Seminars
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 AM Keynote Presentation
10:00 AM Early Stage Competition
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Dine Around Lunch
1:00 PM Growth Stage Competition
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Winner’s Ceremony
*More to come, keep checking back for updates as they finalize the 2025 agenda.
LOCATION: Bend, Oregon

BVC Networking Reception (2025)
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: The BVC Networking Reception brings together a robust and diverse entrepreneurial community from across the Pacific NW and beyond. For a who’s who in the area, you can’t beat the relationship building opportunities this event has to offer. If you are short on time, and can’t carve out two full days in lovely Bend, you do have the opportunity to simply attend the Networking event and not the rest of the Bend Venture Conference (BVC). So… no excuse to miss this once a year chance to grow your network!
BVC general info – BVC takes place in downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed the small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Investors, Angel Investors, Techpreneurs, Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Startups
Get Your TICKET!
AGENDA:
DAY 1
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Keynote: Oregon Economic Update
1:45 – 3:15 PM
Conference Seminars
5:30 – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
DAY 2
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Keynote: Separating True Innovation from Passing Trends In AI
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Early Stage Competition
11:00 – 11:30AM
BVC Brief: Removing Friction in Early Stage Investing
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dine Around Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM
BVC Future: Caldara High School Pitch, InventOR Winner
1:30 – 1:45 PM
Past Winner Update: Wild Rye
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Growth Stage Competition
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Winner’s Ceremony
LOCATION: Broken Top Club – Bend, Oregon

2025 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards
2025-11-13 17:00 - 23:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DETAILS: This Year End Entrepreneurship Celebration is a three part event that includes a Networking Reception, followed by the Awards Ceremony and wraps up with an After Party. The event will celebrate a range of entrepreneurial activity taking place throughout Oregon and is a great keynote event to attend if that type of innovative thinking is your jam!
NETWORKING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Financial Advisors, Techpreneurs, Business Owners, Pacific NW Support Organizations
Book Your Spot!
LOCATION: The Hilton PDX

Pitch, Please: February
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Event Description: Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers. Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state. Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing. This is an online event, and you can join the event to Pitch or Observe!
PITCHING | EDUCATION | FUNDING | ONLINE
Who Should Attend: Early Stage Entrepreneurs, Pitching Companies, Investors, VCs, Local Support Organizations
Book Now!
Location: ZOOM
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

OEN February Investor Mixer
2026-02-18 17:00 - 19:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: The first Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Investor Mixer of 2026 will take place in at a yet to be disclosed location in downtown PDX, and will feature a fireside conversation between Oregon-based angel investors and the founders they’ve backed. Through candid discussion, they’ll share real-world experiences from both sides of the table, what they look for in early-stage companies, and how founder–investor relationships evolve after the check is written. This conversation will spotlight the role angel investing plays in fueling innovation and growth across Oregon, offering attendees practical insights, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at how early capital helps companies scale. The evening will wrap with networking time investors to connect and continue the conversation.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | IN-PERSON | FUNDING
Who Should Attend: Local Investors, Local Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations
Book Now!
Location: TBD – secret that is unlocked when your registration is approved!
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

Pitch, Please: March
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event

Beaverton Startup Challenge 2026 Application Deadline
2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | N/A
Competition Info: The Beaverton Startup Challenge 2026 is now open for applications. Submissions will be accepted from March 6 through March 27.
This year, the committee is seeking high-potential companies that have achieved early validation or traction. If you are building momentum and are ready to accelerate growth through early-stage investment and strategic mentorship, this competition is designed for you.
Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses for funding and gain access to valuable guidance from experienced investors and industry leaders.
The competition is open to founders with traded sector companies in:

Technology

Consumer Products & Brands

Manufacturing

Bio & Life Sciences

Clean Technology

If you are ready to take the next step in scaling your venture, this might be the right opportunity for you to apply and showcase your vision.

Pitch, Please: April
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event

AI Startup Innovation Sandbox
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Event designed to showcase the next wave of AI innovation from the Pacific Northwest. The AI Startup Innovation Sandbox brings together 10 curated Pre-Seed and Seed-stage AI startups with strong regional roots and bold plans to build teams across Oregon and Washington. Each founder will take the stage to present their mission, product capabilities, and market opportunity — competing for recognition from a live panel of investors who will vote on a standout winner. The evening kicks off with a “reverse pitch” panel, where investors share their portfolio priorities, technology focus areas, and the gaps they’re actively looking to fill — giving founders and attendees rare, direct insight into what’s driving investment decisions right now. The program will be followed by networking designed to spark meaningful connections between founders, investors, and senior leaders shaping the region’s innovation economy.
NETWORKING | PITCHING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00PM: Arrival, Registration and Networking
6:00 – 7:30PM: Presenters
7:30 – 8:00PM: Networking
Register Now!
Who Should Attend: AI Startups, Local Startups, PDX Entrepreneurs, Early Stage Startups, Local Support Organizations, Investors, VCs, Angel Investors
Location: UpStart Collective – 111 SW 5th Ave. 5th Floor, Portland, OR 97204
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

The Oregon Tech Awards 2026
2026-05-05 17:00 - 22:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: For over four decades, the Oregon Technology Awards have been the premier celebration of innovation, leadership, and impact in our region’s tech ecosystem. From rising startups to bold pivots by established companies, these awards shine a spotlight on the people and organizations driving Oregon’s tech future forward.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | IN-PERSON

Agenda

5:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Check-In

Welcome reception begins
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live music
Explore the Student Showcase, highlighting future tech talent

6:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Guests take their seats as dinner is served
Recognition of finalists, winners, and industry leaders

8:15 PM – Ceremony Concludes
8:30 PM – After Party Begins!

Music, photo booths, and continued celebrations
Drinks and networking opportunities

10:00 PM – Event Concludes

Register Now!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Health Tech Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Healthcare Professionals, PDX Startups, Wellness and Performance Professionals, Sport and Outdoor Tech Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, VCs, Angel Investors
Location: Hilton – PDX (921 SW 6th Ave)
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!
