Sunstone Community Fund

$200,000 in seed funding.
23 CSU campuses
One competition for the next generation of founders.

The Sunstone CSU Startup Launch brings together the most promising across the 23-campus system to pitch innovative ideas, connect with industry leaders, and compete for $200,000 in seed funding.

From breakthrough technologies to ventures creating real-world impact, the event showcases the emerging across CSU.

📍 May 8
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 CSUN USU Northridge Center

Join us and see the next generation of take the stage at .

$100,000+ on the line.💰

The Stella Zhang New Venture Competition (NVC) at gives innovators seven months to launch, build, and compete.

Open to students, faculty, researchers, staff, and community members, NVC provides the tools, mentorship, and investor connections to help transform your idea into a real business.

Got a big idea? Take your shot. https://merage.uci.edu/research-faculty/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/new-venture-competiton.html

⏳Apply by March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Hosted by

We’re excited to be a sponsor for the USC CMF Summit & Sunstone Challenge Final Pitch Event! 🏆

Join us as USC Public Policy grad students present their economic development strategies designed to attract businesses and create jobs in their client cities. The top teams will compete for thousands of dollars in cash prizes!

2024-25 Client Cities: Carson, Cypress, Glendora, Nevada City, Santa Clarita

📅 When: April 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Where: USC Hotel Grand Ballroom, 3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

RSVP Now: https://lu.ma/s48bq8hb
Lunch and parking provided for all registered guests.