Demo Day 2026
About this Event
Ten weeks. Seven startups. One big debut.
After months 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:
AquaX: A peer-to-peer marketplace designed to help agricultural water users identify and coordinate potential water transfers during times of scarcity.
Flyer Design Solutions: An aviation platform that helps student and general aviation pilots plan visual flight routes using current airspace, terrain and weather information through clear, interactive displays.
Hopscotch: A personalized learning platform that adapts educational content to the way each student learns, beginning with interactive support for algebra.
Nibble Foods: A food startup creating protein-packed frozen cheesecake bites made with Greek yogurt, with plans to reinvent additional classic desserts.
Permi: An AI-powered platform that helps architects identify potential building-code and application-completeness issues before submitting plans for permit review.
PNOIA: A medical device startup developing a low-profile nasal pillow CPAP interface designed specifically for premature infants in the NICU.
Tango: A nonalcoholic, low-sugar sparkling mocktail and mixer made with functional electrolytes for social occasions.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Check in & networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Opening remarks
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Startup pitches
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Closing
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:20 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
