Demo Day 2025

Schedule

Fri Sep 05 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Rod & Hammer Rock | San Luis Obispo, CA

Join us for Demo Day at Rod & Hammer Rock on Sept. 5 to hear startup pitches and network with our seven Summer Accelerator teams.
About this Event

Three months. Seven startups. One big debut.

After 12 weeks of building, testing and growing, Cal Poly’s top startups are ready for the spotlight.

See how intensive workshops, dedicated mentorship, hard work and collaboration have prepared our teams to turn their startup ideas into real, viable business ventures. Watch their pitches and network with the teams to learn more about their startups.

Food and drink will also be available for purchase.

Can’t make it in-person? No worries! Select our virtual ticket option* to tune into the event via YouTube Live for FREE.

In-person seating is limited, so don’t wait — order your ticket today to reserve your spot.

  • In Person (General Admission & Students): $10
  • Virtual Viewing (General Admission & Students): FREE

*If you select the virtual ticket option, you will receive a link to the YouTube Live via email, one day before the event. In the meantime, subscribe to our for easy access to our video content and livestreams.



This year’s cohort includes:

Devscribe: An out-of-the-box API documentation platform that generates API docs for the customer, allowing developers to ship projects faster. From codebase to beautiful API docs in seconds.

Elora: Aesthetic jewelry with built-in drug detection technology that allows users to discreetly test their drinks by placing a drop onto the jewelry's detection zone. If any date rape drugs are detected, the technology instantly alerts the user’s phone via their app.

Ecoplasticity: A biodegradable coating derived from an invasive species of seaweed that replaces the plastic lining found on paper takeout containers and cups so that they are completely compostable and anaerobically digestible.

NeuRelief: A wearable transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) device that incorporates biosensors to provide optimal stimulation dosing to relieve stress and treat stress-related conditions.

Preserva Biotech: Revolutionizing diabetes management, safety and cost savings for millions by developing the first-ever at-home insulin testing device for people dependent on insulin.

SimPill: Helping people maintain independence and peace of mind through flawless management of their Medic*tion.

Vandra: A probiotic-rich frozen dessert made with dairy-based kefir, designed to replace the need for supplements by providing a flavorful way to boost gut health and immunity, while making healthy living more accessible.


Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Check in & networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Opening remarks
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:50 PM
Startup pitches
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing

Where is it happening?

Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, United States
Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 10.00

Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Host or Publisher Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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