April Innovation Month in Temecula is a month-long celebration, aligned with Riverside County Innovation Month, set to inspire creativity and entrepreneurship with a dynamic lineup of events and workshops designed to showcase groundbreaking ideas and foster innovation.
Temecula is set to ignite the spirit of entrepreneurship as the City Council officially proclaims April 2025 as Innovation Month at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00 pm at the Temecula City Hall–Council Chambers (41000 Main Street). This recognition highlights the city’s commitment to fostering business growth, cutting-edge ideas, and economic development. Join us for this special event and be part of the celebration!
Additionally, the region’s brightest innovators and entrepreneurs will take center stage at the Southwest Region Quick Pitch Competition on Thursday, April 10th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Corporate Room in Wildomar (34846 Monte Vista Drive). This high-energy event gives startups the chance to present a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges, competing for a $1,500 grand prize generously provided by BBSI, DIY Divorce, and US Bank. The first place winner will also receive a spot at the Riverside County Innovation Month Grand Finale (Thursday, April 30th in Riverside) and qualify to apply for the Startup World Cup, with an opportunity to win $1,000,000 in equity! Interested entrepreneurs can download the application here bit.ly/43F5vvu and submit it via email to SAgajanian@MurrietaCA.gov by Thursday, April 3rd. This event is being hosted collaboratively between the Cities of Temecula, Wildomar, Murrieta, Menifee, and Lake Elsinore.
The Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange (TVE2) is your local Entrepreneurial Resource Center and Business Incubator. As a one-stop hub for business and workforce development, TVE2 is designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, and fosters a collaborative environment where ideas can take shape, businesses can scale, and success can thrive. To learn more about the activities taking place during Innovation Month and all other TVE2 programs, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TVE2. To learn more about Riverside County Innovation Month, visit: rivcoinnovation.org.